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There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Bedford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2h 24m
    £63–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to Market Placebus bus S6
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Osney Islandbus bus S6
    3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    4. Take the bus from High Street to Central stationbus bus X5
    5. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    4h 34m
    £11–19

  3. Drive 80 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Bedfordcar car 80 mi
    1h 38m
    £20–29

  4. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    4h 36m
    £25–60

Swindon to Bedford by train

Calendar528Weekly Trains
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Gardens to Bus Station via Market Place, Osney Island, Gloucester Green Bus Station, High Street, and Central station in around 4h 34m.

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