The average train between Bedford and Swindon takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Swindon. 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 Swindon. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Swindon at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 5m • 2 changes
2h 23m • 2 changes
2h 21m • 2 changes
2h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Swindon station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Bedford to Swindon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Swindon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Bedford to Swindon train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bedford and Swindon is 110.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Swindon via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 27m.
