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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Swindon is to bus via Buckingham which costs £12 - £19 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Swindon is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Spring Gardens via Milton Keynes Coachway, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Swindon via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Bedford to Swindon?

The distance between Bedford and Swindon is 132 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Bedford to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Swindon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bedford to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Bedford to Swindon?

The best way to get from Bedford to Swindon is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £30 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Bedford to Swindon bus arrive?

Bedford to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Swindon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bedford to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Swindon is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Bedford to Swindon.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 25m
£57–118
Bus via Buckingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
5h 19m
£12–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Spring Gardensbus S6
4h 15m
£15–30
Drive 80 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Swindoncar 80 mi
1h 37m
£20–29

Bedford to Swindon by train

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Distance: 131.1 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Swindon via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Spring Gardens via Milton Keynes Coachway, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Market Place in around 4h 15m.

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