There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Hailsham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bedford to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 19m£60–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
6h 36m£18–27Drive 108.3 mi
- Drive from Bedford to Hailshamcar 108.3 mi
2h 45m£27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
3h 53m£45–56
Bedford to Hailsham by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Hailsham is to bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Hailsham is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Hailsham station. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Police Station via Luton Station Interchange and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Hailsham. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Polegate via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Bedford and Hailsham is 118 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to Hailsham without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Bedford to Hailsham, including transfers.
Bedford to Hailsham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Bedford to Hailsham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Hailsham is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Hailsham, England?
You can take a train from Bedford to Old Railway Bridge via East Croydon, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Police Station via Luton Station Interchange, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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Booking & Getting There
Bedford to Hailsham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
Bedford to Hailsham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Hailsham is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bedford to Hailsham.
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