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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Bedford
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 bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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$115 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Bedford:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bedford costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
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How to get from Swindon to Bedford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Bedford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM2h35Swindon8:35 PMBedford$121One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM2h35Swindon8:35 PMBedford$121One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM2h35Swindon8:35 PMBedford$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Bedford:
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bedford costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Bedford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 7 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Bedford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach West to go to Bedford by bus.
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