How to get to Bedford from Swindon

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Travel Information to Bedford from Swindon

Distance68 miles
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range£1 - £28
Cheapest modeTrain • £28 • 2 h 37 min
Fastest modeTrain • £28 • 2 h 37 min
Popular travel companiesStagecoach West or Thameslink

Take a coach or train to travel 68 miles from Swindon to Bedford. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Stagecoach West or Thameslink among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Swindon to Bedford.

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from Swindon to Bedford

How to get to Bedford from Swindon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Swindon to Bedford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:256h00
Swindon
11:25Bedford
£241One-way
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FlixBus
05:256h00
Swindon
11:25Bedford
£241One-way
0 changes

Fastest

FlixBus
05:305h55
Swindon
11:25Bedford
£321One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Swindon to Bedford

Travel to Bedford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swindon to Bedford.

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You can get between Swindon and Bedford 2 different ways: coach or train.

The cheapest way to go to Bedford from Swindon is by taking a train, which costs on average £28.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Swindon to Bedford:

Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £1.

The fastest way to get to Bedford from Swindon is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 37 min.

Other travel options to Bedford take longer:

Coach takes on average 5 h 22 min.

You should expect to travel around 68 miles from Swindon to Bedford.

The average frequency per day from Swindon to Bedford is:

  • Around 12 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Swindon to Bedford as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Swindon to Bedford:

    The following travel companies offer services from Swindon to Bedford:

    • Travel with Thameslink or Great Western Rail for trains to Bedford. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Thameslink Swindon to Bedford tickets on Omio for £28.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Swindon to Bedford with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct coach with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bedford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bedford from Swindon.

    Looking to extend your trip from Swindon to Bedford? Many Omio customers who go from Swindon to Bedford usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Milton Keynes, London St Pancras International, Luton or Brighton. If you're looking to explore London, Milton Keynes, London St Pancras International, Luton or Brighton from Bedford, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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