Cardiff to Bedford train
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Bedford
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Train schedule Cardiff to Bedford
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Fastest train times from Cardiff to Bedford
Fastest Journey
3 h 37 m
Average
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
200 km
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.
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Bedford
 | Distance | 124 miles |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 44 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £80 (€90) |
 | Train frequency | 38 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Great Western Railway, CrossCountry or First Great Western Service |
Trains from Cardiff to Bedford cover the 124 miles long journey taking on average 3 h 44 min with our travel partners like Great Western Railway, CrossCountry or First Great Western Service. Normally, there are 38 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £80, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £36. Travellers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Bedford.
Train providers: CrossCountry and Great Western Rail trains Cardiff to Bedford
CrossCountry and Great Western Rail trains will get you from Cardiff to Bedford from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Cardiff to Bedford you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry is one of the best options when travelling by train between Cardiff and Bedford. Omio quickly shows you current CrossCountry train timetables for the Cardiff - Bedford route and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest route available. The distance from Cardiff to Bedford is around 124 miles (200 km) and the cheapest CrossCountry one-way ticket you can book starts at £111. As you check the latest Cardiff to Bedford train timetable from CrossCountry for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Bedford safely. If you search for CrossCountry tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect CrossCountry ticket between Cardiff and Bedford so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
Cardiff to Bedford train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 5 h 24 min
- Average Price: £111
- CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day
If you’re looking for a smooth and easy train to Bedford from Cardiff, check Omio for Great Western Rail trains offering this journey. Whether you are looking for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to take for this 124 miles (200 km) route to Bedford from Cardiff, Omio makes it easier than ever to find Great Western Rail trains at affordable prices, and you can also quickly book train tickets online. Check the current Great Western Rail train timetables for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route to Bedford from Cardiff as well as relevant ticket information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard), and book your Great Western Rail train on Omio. If you search for trains to Bedford from Cardiff in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the Great Western Rail tickets are mobile tickets, making it convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. With prices for Great Western Rail trains between Cardiff and Bedford starting at £114, buy your official Great Western Rail tickets with Omio online quickly and easily!
Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff to Bedford
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Cardiff Central and arrive in Bedford.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bedford, located 0.6 miles (925 m) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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