Rome2Rio

Bedford to Botley trains

Find Transport to Botley

View schedule

Trip Overview

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.

2h 58m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Botleytrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 28m
£59–90

Bedford to Botley train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 57m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 23m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 24m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 19m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 19m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 19m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 24m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Botley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Botley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Botley, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Botley via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 28m.

Operators