The average train between Bedford and Newbury takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Newbury. 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 hourly between Bedford and Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Newbury at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Newbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Newbury station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Bedford to Newbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Newbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Bedford to Newbury train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bedford and Newbury is 100.7 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Newbury via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 43m.