How much does a train ticket cost from Gatwick to Bedford?

The cheapest train tickets from Gatwick to Bedford start from £33. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Gatwick to Bedford?

The average train journey time from Gatwick to Bedford is 2h 2m, covering a distance of 69 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 34m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the Gatwick to Bedford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gatwick to Bedford?

The earliest train from Gatwick to Bedford departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 21:56.

Train Gatwick to Bedford from £31

Next train departures

Next departures from Gatwick to Bedford on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	2h 4m	17:06	Bedford	Cheapest
Train	15:06	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	1h 46m	16:52	Bedford	Fastest
Train	15:02	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	2h 4m	17:06	Bedford	No tags
Train	15:06	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	1h 46m	16:52	Bedford	No tags
Train	15:32	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	2h 6m	17:38	Bedford	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 13:11 GMT.

Get from Gatwick to Bedford

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

2h 2mAverage duration

69 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at £33

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Bedford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Gatwick to Bedford?
The cheapest train tickets from Gatwick to Bedford start from £33. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gatwick to Bedford?
The average train journey time from Gatwick to Bedford is 2h 2m, covering a distance of 69 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 34m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the Gatwick to Bedford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gatwick to Bedford?
The earliest train from Gatwick to Bedford departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 21:56.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£45

11/12

£44

Today

£44

13/12

£31

14/12

£31

15/12

£44

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The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Bedford was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gatwick to Bedford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £31 to £86 for a train ticket from Gatwick to Bedford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £31, which is on 2025-12-14.