The average train between Bedford and Swansea takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 21m • 2 changes


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3h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Swansea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Bedford to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Bedford to Swansea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Swansea is 245.4 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Swansea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 19m.