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Trip Summary
There are 11 daily trains from Bedford to Crawley. Traveling by train from Bedford to Crawley usually takes around one hour and 56 minutes, but the fastest Thameslink train can make the trip in one hour and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 72 mi (116 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 51m |
| Lowest price | $34.11 |
| Trains per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Bedford to Crawley?
Thameslink is the one and only train line which connects Bedford to Crawley. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink | 11 | 1h 57m | $56.33 |
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bedford to Crawley. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bedford at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Bedford to Crawley.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Crawley to Bedford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bedford?
Main departure station: Ashburnham Road
There is one train station in Bedford.
All train stations in Bedford:
Ashburnham Road
Where is the train station in Crawley?
Main arrival station: Three Bridges
Crawley has one train station.
Train stations in Crawley:
Three Bridges
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