There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Bedford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London WaterlooBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to BedfordBrighton - Bedford / ...
2h 33m£44–97Drive 85.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Basingstoke to Bedford85.5 mi
1h 32m£21–31Bus
- Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
4h 49m£38–60Train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to West Hampstead
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedford
2h 49m£39–97
Basingstoke to Bedford by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bedford is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Bedford via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Bedford is 100 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bedford without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 33m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Basingstoke to Bedford, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Bedford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bedford is to train via London which takes 2h 33m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bedford, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bedford via London Waterloo, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Clapham Junction to West Hampstead
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Basingstoke to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Basingstoke to Bedford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Bedford is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Basingstoke to Bedford.
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