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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 111 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£70 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Bedford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Bedford:
A coach is £51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bedford costing on average £70.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 45m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 11m by car). Tickets start at around £70 compared to roughly £22 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.
How to get to Bedford from Swindon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by train from Bedford are London, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Oxford and Brighton. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bedford on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Milton Keynes is a modern Buckinghamshire city known for its grid layout, green spaces and major shopping centre. It is closely linked with Bletchley Park and has a spacious, practical character shaped by post-war planning.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Bedford:
A coach is £51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bedford costing on average £70.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Bedford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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