Travel Information to Bedford from Swindon
| 68 miles | |
| Coach or train | |
| £1 - £28 | |
| Train • £28 • 2 h 37 min | |
| Train • £28 • 2 h 37 min | |
| Stagecoach 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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The best way to travel from Swindon to Bedford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.
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