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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Bedford is to bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Bedford via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Swindon to Bedford?

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

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £60 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Swindon to Bedford bus from?

Swindon to Bedford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Bedford train from?

Swindon to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Bedford?

The best way to get from Swindon to Bedford is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £19 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Swindon to Bedford bus arrive?

Swindon to Bedford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Swindon to Bedford train arrive?

Swindon to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Bedford is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Swindon to Bedford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 25m
£62–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to Market Placebus S6
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
3. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus X5
5h 43m
£12–23
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
4h 59m
£20–42
Drive 80 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Bedfordcar 80 mi
1h 38m
£20–29

Swindon to Bedford by train

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Distance: 131.1 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 4h 59m.

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