The average train between Swindon and Bedford takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon 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 Swindon and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Bedford at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Bedford station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Swindon to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Bedford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bedford station.
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The distance between Swindon and Bedford is 110.8 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 24m.