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Trip Summary
You can pick from 18 daily train trips between Bedford and Horley. The average train journey from Bedford to Horley takes one hour and 56 minutes, but some Thameslink train trips are as short as one hour and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 68 mi (109 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 46m |
| Lowest price | €21.07 |
| Trains per day | 14 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bedford to Horley?
2 train services operate from Bedford to Horley. Thameslink usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Railway | 3 | 2h 4m | €46.87 |
| Thameslink | 15 | 1h 55m | €41.36 |
East Midlands Railway train tickets from Bedford to Horley start from €44, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 East Midlands Railway schedules to Horley. East Midlands Railway in Bedford leaves from Ashburnham Road . And in Horley trains arrive at Horley Station .
From Bedford to Horley train travel on East Midlands Railway takes 2 hours and 4 minutes. If you are looking to get to Horley faster, East Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 46 minutes.
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 Bedford to Horley 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 Bedford at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. 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 18 scheduled trains on most days. 14 of these are direct connections to Horley. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Horley 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 Horley?
Main arrival station: Gatwick Airport Railway Station
Horley receives travelers from Bedford at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Horley:
Gatwick Airport Railway Station
Horley Station
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