What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bedford and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Bedford to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Bedford and Gatwick Airport is 79 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Gatwick Airport?

The train from Bedford to Gatwick Airport takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Bedford to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Gatwick Airport train from?

Bedford to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Bedford to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Bedford to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Bedford to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Bedford to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Gatwick Airport is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Bedford to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Gatwick Airport?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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Bedford to Gatwick Airport - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bedford to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 47m
£40–80
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3h 58m
£17–32
Drive 86.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Gatwick Airportcar 86.6 mi
1h 41m
£21–31

Bedford to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 78.9 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Bedford to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to South Terminal Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 58m.

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