The average train between Bedford and Reading (Station) takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Reading (Station). 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 Reading (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Reading (Station) at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Reading (Station) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Bedford to Reading (Station) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Reading (Station) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bedford to Reading (Station) train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Reading (Station) is 82.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 35m.
