The average train between Reading and Bedford takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 Reading and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Bedford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 52m • 2 changes
1h 53m • 2 changes
1h 54m • 2 changes
1h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bedford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Reading to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Reading to Bedford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Bedford is 83 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 8m.
