Cardiff to Bedford Buses

Cardiff to Bedford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Bedford takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

6h 45m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...

6h 39m

£32–55

Cardiff to Bedford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Bedford at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:40 PM → 12:20 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 55m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:25 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 55m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:25 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 55m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:25 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 55m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:25 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:25 AM
6h 55m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:25 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:55 AM
6h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:25 PM
6h • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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