Travel Information from Reading to Bedford
| 51 miles (83 km) | |
| Train | |
| $35 - | |
| Train • $35 (€31) • 1 h 50 min | |
| Train • $35 (€31) • 1 h 50 min | |
| East Midlands Trains |
Take a train to travel 51 miles (83 km) to Bedford from Reading. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Reading to Bedford.
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How to get from Reading to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
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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: Travel from Reading 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 Reading to Bedford.

There are 1 travel options from Reading to Bedford: train.
The cheapest way to go to Bedford from Reading is by taking a train, which costs on average $35 (€31).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Reading to Bedford:
Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().
The fastest way to get to Bedford from Reading is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 50 min.
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
The Reading to Bedford distance is around 51 miles (83 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Bedford is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bedford from Reading as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Reading to Bedford:
The following travel companies offer services from Reading to Bedford:
- Travel with East Midlands Trains or Thameslink to go to Bedford by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Thameslink Reading to Bedford tickets on Omio for $35 (€31).
Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to Bedford with the following travel companies:
- 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 between Reading and Bedford.
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