The average train between Farnborough and Bedford takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Farnborough 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Farnborough and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Farnborough 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.
No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Farnborough station and arriving at Bedford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Farnborough to Bedford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnborough (Main) station.
Farnborough to Bedford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Farnborough to Bedford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Farnborough and Bedford is 95.5 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Farnborough (Main) to Bedford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 10m.