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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Wales is to bus and line 725 bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Bedford to Wales?

The distance between Bedford and Wales is 200 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Bedford to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Wales bus from?

Bedford to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Wales train from?

Bedford to Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Wales?

The best way to get from Bedford to Wales is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Bedford to Wales bus arrive?

Bedford to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Wales train arrive?

Bedford to Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Wales is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Bedford to Wales.

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Wales.

Bedford to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 725 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 39m
£91–145
Bus, line 725 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 725 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus
8h 2m
£23–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 58m
£34–59
Drive 146.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Cardiffcar 146.3 mi
3h 1m
£37–53
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 31m
£68–129

Bedford to Wales by train

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Distance: 198.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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