The average train between Bedford and Reading takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bedford to Reading. 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 20 minutes between Bedford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Bedford to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bedford to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bedford and Reading is 83 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 1m.
