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Trip Summary
13 trains operate daily from Horley to Bedford. The train trip from Horley to Bedford is usually about one hour and 55 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Thameslink train can get you there in as little as one hour and 39 minutes.
| Distance | 68 mi (109 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 39m |
| Lowest price | £18.05 |
| Trains per day | 13 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Horley to Bedford?
Thameslink is the one and only train line which connects Horley to Bedford. However, there are 13 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink | 13 | 1h 55m | £38.31 |
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
Trains departing from Horley to Bedford tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Horley at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 13:00. 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 13 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Horley to Bedford.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bedford to Horley.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Horley?
Main departure station: Gatwick Airport Railway Station
There are two stations in Horley where you can board the train to Bedford.
All train stations in Horley:
Gatwick Airport Railway Station
Horley Station
Where is the train station in Bedford?
Main arrival station: Ashburnham Road
Bedford has one train station.
Train stations in Bedford:
Ashburnham Road
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