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

The cheapest train tickets from Bedford to Crawley start from €42. The average price for this train route is around €60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bedford to Crawley?

The average train journey time from Bedford to Crawley is 1h 53m, covering a distance of 116 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 46m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the Bedford to Crawley route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Bedford to Crawley departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 16:16.

Train Bedford to Crawley from €39

Next train departures

Next departures from Bedford to Crawley on 16 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Bedford	2h 14m	17:16	Three Bridges	Cheapest
Train	07:03	Bedford	1h 46m	08:49	Three Bridges	Fastest
Train	07:00	Bedford	2h 16m	09:16	Three Bridges	No tags
Train	07:00	Bedford	2h 16m	09:16	Three Bridges	No tags
Train	07:03	Bedford	1h 46m	08:49	Three Bridges	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 15:56 GMT.

Get from Bedford to Crawley

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just €42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

1h 53mAverage duration

116 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

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 €42

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bedford to Crawley 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 Bedford to Crawley?
The cheapest train tickets from Bedford to Crawley start from €42. The average price for this train route is around €60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bedford to Crawley?
The average train journey time from Bedford to Crawley is 1h 53m, covering a distance of 116 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 46m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the Bedford to Crawley route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bedford to Crawley?
The earliest train from Bedford to Crawley departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 16:16.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/02

€57

14/02

No data

Today

€39

16/02

€56

17/02

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18/02

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19/02

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20/02

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The cheapest trip from Bedford to Crawley was searched and found on 15 Feb 2026 with a price of €39

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

You can expect to pay from €39 to €107 for a train ticket from Bedford to Crawley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €56, which is on 2026-02-16.