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Compare train for Croydon to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £48, while a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 57m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Croydon to Bedford
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- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon and Bedford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Bedford by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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