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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bedford is to bus and train which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Bedford?

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

How far is it from Swansea to Bedford?

The distance between Swansea and Bedford is 245 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bedford bus from?

Swansea to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bedford train from?

Swansea to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Bedford?

The best way to get from Swansea to Bedford is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Swansea to Bedford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Bedford train arrive?

Swansea to Bedford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Bedford is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Swansea to Bedford.

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

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

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Swansea to Bedford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h 19m
£114–220
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
7h 10m
£43–89
Drive 177.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Bedfordcar 177.9 mi
3h 41m
£44–63
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CWL - LTN
8h 16m
£116–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
7h 19m
£48–111
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BRS - LTN
7h 37m
£75–222

Swansea to Bedford by train

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Distance: 244 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Bedford via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 19m.

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