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How to get to Bedford from Reading by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Bedford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Reading to Bedford
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There are 1 travel options from Reading to Bedford: train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Bedford is a train with an average price of £27.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Bedford:
Taking a train costs less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of.
The fastest way from Reading to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bedford that take longer:
Bedford is approximately 51 miles away from Reading.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Bedford is:
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Reading and Bedford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Reading to Bedford:
The following travel companies offer services from Reading to Bedford:
- East Midlands Trains or Thameslink can take you to Bedford by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Thameslink from Reading to Bedford for £27.
Yes, there are direct routes from Reading to Bedford with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Bedford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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