The average bus between Cardiff and Bedford takes 7h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Bedford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bedford station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Cardiff to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Book your Cardiff to Bedford bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach East and Uno.
The distance between Cardiff and Bedford is 200.3 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 22m.