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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgwater to Bedford
Cheapest price
£196
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgwater to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgwater to Bedford will cost around £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £196.
To travel from Bridgwater to Bedford you need to make at least 3 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bridgwater to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £70. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, and a train costs an average of £87.
Distance: 208 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bridgwater to Bedford train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgwater to Bedford trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:21 Bridgwater | 4h23 | 09:44 Bedford | 4 changes | |
| 06:05 Bridgwater | 4h02 | 10:07 Bedford | 3 changes | |
| 06:21 Bridgwater | 4h16 | 10:37 Bedford | 4 changes | |
| 06:43 Bridgwater | 3h39 | 10:22 Bedford | 3 changes | |
| 07:05 Bridgwater | 4h02 | 11:07 Bedford | 4 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgwater to Bedford
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Trains from Bridgwater to Bedford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £87 but you can travel from only £70 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 11:43. The fastest train covers the 208 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 208 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 03:43 |
Last train 11:43 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Bridgwater to Bedford trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Bridgwater and Bedford from £70. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bridgwater to Bedford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgwater to Bedford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bedford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bridgwater and Bedford
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:15 Saturday 06:30 - 14:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”Platform 1 (Taunton bound) has step free access. Platform 2 (Bristol bound) has step free access, however, due to severe incline from train to platform, ramp assistance onto the train is not available. If you need assistance travelling from this platform, please speak to our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329. Access between platforms are via local roads as Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk- Car Park: Bedford St Johns (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the Medbourne Road car park, by the path leading to the platform. Please check the direction of travel before boarding.
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