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How to get fromBedford to Walesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 40m
    £91–151

  2. Line 321 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 12m
    £22–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 51m
    £34–60

  4. Drive  147 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Cardiffcar car 147 mi
    3h 4m
    £37–53

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 44m
    £66–124

Bedford to Wales by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Bedford to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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