What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Reading is to bus and line 850 bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Bedford to Reading?

The distance between Bedford and Reading is 90 miles. The road distance is 63.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 2h and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Bedford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Reading bus from?

Bedford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Reading?

The best way to get from Bedford to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Bedford to Reading bus arrive?

Bedford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Reading train arrive?

Bedford to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Reading is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Bedford to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Reading?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h
£44–110
Bus, line 850 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to The Pointbus C1 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
5h 35m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 38m
£41–66
Drive 63.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Readingcar 63.3 mi
1h 37m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 25m
£54–110

Bedford to Reading by train

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Distance: 89.9 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 38m.

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