How to travel from Swindon to Bedford

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from Swindon to Bedford

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

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

FlixBus
05:30AM5h55
Swindon
11:25AMBedford
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
05:30AM5h55
Swindon
11:25AMBedford
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:45AM5h45
Swindon
11:30AMBedford
$251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:25AM6h00
Swindon
11:25AMBedford
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from 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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There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Bedford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Bedford is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Bedford:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bedford costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Bedford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Bedford take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

The distance from Swindon to Bedford is approximately 68 miles (111 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Bedford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Bedford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Bedford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Bedford station (BDM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Bedford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stagecoach West to go to Bedford by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Rail to go to Bedford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to Bedford often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Milton Keynes, Luton, Cambridge. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bedford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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