What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Swansea via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Bedford to Swansea?

The distance between Bedford and Swansea is 243 miles. The road distance is 177.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Swansea without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Swansea?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Bedford to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Swansea bus from?

Bedford to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Square station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Swansea train from?

Bedford to Swansea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Swansea?

The best way to get from Bedford to Swansea is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Bedford to Swansea bus arrive?

Bedford to Swansea bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Swansea train arrive?

Bedford to Swansea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Swansea is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Bedford to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Swansea?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 19m
£113–218
Drive 176.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to Swanseacar 176.6 mi
3h 39m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 5m
£44–105
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 45m
£113–216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
4. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain
7h 51m
£83–179

Bedford to Swansea by train and subway

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Swansea, Wales?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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