Bedford to London (BED–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BED–LGW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Bedford
| Metric | BED→LGW | BOS→LGW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BED | – | 16 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 14 |
| Flight time | 6h 16m | 6h 46m |
Travel Essentials
BED: EDT · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bedford, it's 11:00 PM in London.
US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
BED–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BED to LGW
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
BED to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BED to LGW is about 6 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,282 miles (5,281 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Boston (BOS).