The average train between Bedford and Botley takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Botley. 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 hourly between Bedford and Botley. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Botley at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Botley. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Botley station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Bedford to Botley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Botley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Botley station.
Book your Bedford to Botley train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bedford and Botley is 146.6 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Botley via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 25m.