The average train between Swansea and Bedford takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.
Trains run hourly between Swansea and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Bedford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Swansea to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Swansea to Bedford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Swansea and Bedford is 245.4 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 19m.