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Trains from Bedford to Swansea (SWA)

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23

train journeys
per day

151

miles (244 kms)

4hrs 15 mins

fastest journey

02:15 / 00:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Bedford to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Bedford and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bedford to Swansea is approximately 151 miles (244 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 48 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford and Swansea.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bedford to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 15 mins.

Journeys from Bedford to Swansea Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    02:15
    6 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    08:59
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:10
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:11
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:10
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    14:29
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:10
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    15:31
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:10
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:10
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:10
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:41
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    19:22
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:10
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    19:31
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:40
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    20:18
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:10
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    20:32
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:41
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    21:19
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:12
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    21:34
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:41
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    22:17
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:10
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    22:33
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:09
    4 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    23:53
    Bedford
    Swansea
    Bedford to Swansea

About Bedford Station

Station name Bedford (BDM)
Address Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:00
Saturday 05:45 - 21:00
Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bedford and Swansea

The travel time between Bedford and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 15 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bedford and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:53.

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Amenities on trains between Bedford and Swansea can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bedford & Swansea. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford and Swansea.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bedford and Swansea, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.