The average train between Bedford and Didcot takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Didcot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Didcot. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Didcot at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 26m • 2 changes


1h 54m • 2 changes


2h 7m • 2 changes


2h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Didcot station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Bedford to Didcot train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Didcot train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Bedford to Didcot train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bedford and Didcot is 79 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Didcot Parkway via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 11m.