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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bedford takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service 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.

3h 25m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 46m
£93–176

Cardiff to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bedford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 46m.

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