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Trains from Bedford to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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76

train journeys
per day

69

miles (111 kms)

1hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

00:15 / 23:57

first / last train

73

direct trains

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Bedford to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 76 scheduled rail journeys between Bedford and Gatwick Airport , with 73 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 3 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bedford to Gatwick Airport is approximately 69 miles (111 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 58 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford and Gatwick Airport.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bedford to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Bedford to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:15
    2 hrs 15 mins Direct
    02:30
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    01:15
    2 hrs 15 mins Direct
    03:30
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    02:15
    2 hrs 15 mins Direct
    04:30
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    03:15
    2 hrs 16 mins Direct
    05:31
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    03:43
    2 hrs 4 mins Direct
    05:47
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:13
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    06:04
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:43
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    06:34
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:18
    1 hrs 46 mins Direct
    07:04
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:48
    1 hrs 46 mins Direct
    07:34
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    2 hrs 2 mins Direct
    08:04
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:18
    1 hrs 46 mins Direct
    08:04
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:34
    2 hrs Direct
    08:34
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:48
    1 hrs 46 mins Direct
    08:34
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:04
    2 hrs Direct
    09:04
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:18
    1 hrs 46 mins Direct
    09:04
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:34
    2 hrs Direct
    09:34
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 46 mins Direct
    09:34
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:04
    2 hrs Direct
    10:04
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:18
    1 hrs 46 mins Direct
    10:04
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:34
    2 hrs Direct
    10:34
    Bedford
    Gatwick Airport
    Bedford to Gatwick Airport

About Bedford Station

Station name Bedford (BDM)
Address Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:00
Saturday 05:45 - 21:00
Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bedford and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Bedford and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bedford and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 76 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Bedford and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 73 direct services per day from Bedford to Gatwick Airport

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bedford and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.