Cardiff to Bedford train with Great Western Rail
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Bedford
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Bedford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Bedford will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff for Bedford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Bedford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bedford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 200 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£89 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Bedford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 01:49 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Cardiff to Bedford
Buy your official Great Western Rail and first_great_western train tickets between Cardiff and Bedford from £34 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
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.
Train information from Cardiff to Bedford with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 3 h 32 min
- Cheapest Price: £34
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