Swansea to Bedford Trains

Swansea to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 24m
Duration: 244 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...

4h 18m

£110–184

Swansea to Bedford train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:23 PM → 10:39 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:22 PM → 11:56 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

3:46 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
4:59 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
5:29 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:46 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
4:59 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
5:29 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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