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Trip Overview

The average train between Crawley and Bedford takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Crawley to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Crawley to Bedford train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Crawley and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Crawley is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Bedford at 2:16 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 11m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 19m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Crawley to Bedford? 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.

Map of how to get from Crawley to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Crawley, England and Bedford, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Three Bridges to Bedford every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £54 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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