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Compare coach and train for Gloucester to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £103.
Distance: 125 km
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3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Gloucester to Bedford
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Trains from Gloucester to Bedford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £103 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 3h 6m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £103 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 2:15 |
Last train 20:39 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gloucester to Bedford trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gloucester and Bedford from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£141
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Gloucester to Bedford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Gloucester to Bedford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £103, while the average price tends to be around £103.
The train journey from Gloucester to Bedford covers a distance of 125 km and takes approximately 3h 6m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Gloucester to Bedford is 125 km.
The first train from Gloucester to Bedford leaves at 2:15.
The last train from Gloucester to Bedford departs at 20:39.
Trains from Gloucester to Bedford run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gloucester to Bedford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gloucester to Bedford.
To get from Gloucester to Bedford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Gloucester to Bedford.
The train station in Gloucester that goes to Bedford is Gloucester station (GCR), and it arrives at Bedford station (BDM).
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Bedford is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Gloucester to Bedford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gloucester to Bedford offers views of the English countryside, passing through areas such as the Cotswolds and rural Oxfordshire, which are known for their picturesque landscapes.
A day trip from Gloucester to Bedford is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 6m. Trains run 4 times per day and the distance is 125 km.
To fully explore Bedford's cultural sites, historical landmarks, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Gloucester to Bedford.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Bedford
Gloucester
Bedford
The major train station for departures in Gloucester is Gloucester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gloucester for your trip from Gloucester to Bedford.
Amenities at train station
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- 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: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Gloucester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Bedford is Bedford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bedford for your journey to Bedford from Gloucester.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
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Information Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Bedford St Johns (Council Managed)
Accessibility
- 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 Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Bedford St Johns
- 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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