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How to travel from Bedford to Cardiff

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Travel Information from Bedford to Cardiff

distanceDistance124 miles (200 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$45 - $63
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $45 (€40) • 6 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $63 (€57) • 3 h 48 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreat Western Rail

Travel 124 miles (200 km) by train or bus to Cardiff from Bedford. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Bedford to Cardiff.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bedford to Cardiff

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 57 40Cheapest
Average price 160 50Cheapest
Average duration3h 48m6h 10m
Direct Options
First departure2:15 AM5:12 AM
Last departure9:30 PM11:00 PM
No. of daily departures53
Companies
  • Great Western Railway
  • Thameslink
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Travel options
from Bedford to Cardiff

How to get from Bedford to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Bedford to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cross Country
03:50PM4h17
Bedford
08:07PMCardiff
$1601One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Cross Country
03:50PM4h17
Bedford
08:07PMCardiff
$1601One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Great Western Railway
05:46AM3h49
Bedford
09:35AMCardiff
$2251One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Great Western Railway
05:15AM3h53
Bedford
09:08AMCardiff
$2261One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
04:43AM3h55
Bedford
08:38AMCardiff
$2281One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
02:15AM5h49
Bedford
08:04AMCardiff
$2281One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by train for as low as $69 (€62). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Travel information from Bedford to Cardiff with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $69

FAQs: Travel from Bedford to Cardiff

FAQs: Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Cardiff.
FAQs

There are 2 options to travel between Bedford and Cardiff including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Cardiff is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $45 (€40) compared to other travel options to Cardiff:

Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which costs on average $63 (€57) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Bedford is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 48 min.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Getting to Cardiff by bus takes 6 h 10 min on average.

The Bedford to Cardiff distance is around 124 miles (200 km).

The average frequency per day from Bedford to Cardiff is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Cardiff as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bedford to Cardiff:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bedford to Cardiff:

    • You can travel by train between Bedford and Cardiff with Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains or Thameslink, and you can find Great Western Rail Bedford to Cardiff tickets for $63 (€57) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Bedford to Cardiff with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cardiff from Bedford.

    Omio customers who travel from Bedford to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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