The average train between Basingstoke and Bedford takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basingstoke to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Basingstoke and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Bedford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Bedford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Basingstoke to Bedford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Bedford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bedford station.
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The distance between Basingstoke and Bedford is 106 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bedford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 42m.