The average train between Bedford and Cardiff takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Bedford to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bedford to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bedford and Cardiff is 200.3 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 5m.
