What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Reading (Station)?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Reading (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Reading (Station) is to train via London which takes 1h 35m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Reading (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Reading RailAir via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Reading (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Bedford to Reading (Station)?

The distance between Bedford and Reading (Station) is 89 miles. The road distance is 63.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Reading (Station) without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 35m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Reading (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Bedford to Reading (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Reading (Station) bus from?

Bedford to Reading (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Reading (Station) train from?

Bedford to Reading (Station) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Reading (Station)?

The best way to get from Bedford to Reading (Station) is to train via London which takes 1h 35m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Bedford to Reading (Station) bus arrive?

Bedford to Reading (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Reading (Station) train arrive?

Bedford to Reading (Station) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Reading (Station)?

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Reading (Station) by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 35m
£43–108
Drive 63.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to Reading (Station)car 63.3 mi
1h 37m
£16–23
Bus
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 Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 13m
£36–55
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 25m
£53–106
Bus, line 300 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to The Pointbus C1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to High Wycombe BusStnbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus 850
5h 31m

Bedford to Reading (Station) by bus

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Distance: 88 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Reading (Station), Reading, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Reading RailAir via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 13m.

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