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Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 14 Oct

Cheapest

£76

Average

£76

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

09:103h25

Bedford

12:35Cardiff

£761One-way

0 changes

09:403h26

Bedford

13:06Cardiff

£761One-way

0 changes

Bedford to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 14 October

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Great Western Railway	09:10 Bedford	3h25	12:35 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway	09:40 Bedford	3h26	13:06 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
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Train times from Bedford to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 14 Oct

Fastest Journey

3 h 25 m

Average

3 h 25 m

Trains per day

Distance

200 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Bedford for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:103h25

Bedford

12:35Cardiff

£761One-way

0 changes

09:403h26

Bedford

13:06Cardiff

£761One-way

0 changes

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Overview: Train from Bedford to Cardiff

Distance	124 miles
Average train duration	3 h 25 min
Average train ticket price	£78 (€88)
Train frequency	16 a day
Direct train	No
Train companies	Great Western Rail, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains

Trains from Bedford to Cardiff cover the 124 miles long route taking on average 3 h 25 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £78, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £57.

Train providers: Great Western Rail and Thameslink trains Bedford to Cardiff

For as little as £54 you can travel by train between Bedford and Cardiff with Great Western Rail and Thameslink. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this 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.

Great Western Rail from Bedford to Cardiff train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £54

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Thameslink from Bedford to Cardiff train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: £216
Thameslink frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Bedford to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bedford 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.

Cheap train tickets from Bedford to Cardiff can start from as little as £57 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bedford to Cardiff is £78; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Bedford to Cardiff train travel time is 3 h 25 min for the 124 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Bedford to Cardiff leaves at 04: 56. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Bedford to Cardiff leaves at 16: 34.

There are 16 trains a day from Bedford to Cardiff which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Bedford to Cardiff train with Great Western Rail, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip between Bedford and Cardiff as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Cardiff from Bedford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Bedford to Cardiff by train is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bedford and Cardiff including taking a coach or train.