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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Bedford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
  2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to West Hampsteadtrain train
  3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedfordtrain train
2h 21m
£49–72

Basingstoke to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Bedford at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink3h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink2h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink2h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink3h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink2h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink2h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink3h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink2h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink2h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon OvergroundThameslink3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Bedford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bedford via Clapham Junction, West Hampstead, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 21m.

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