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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bedford

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28

train journeys
per day

123

miles (198 kms)

3hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bedford

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Bedford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford is approximately 123 miles (198 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 7 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Bedford.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:04
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    10:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    11:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:22
    4 hrs 3 changes
    12:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    12:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:25
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:15
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    14:25
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    14:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:25
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    16:26
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    16:57
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    17:27
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    17:52
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    4 hrs 3 changes
    18:30
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    18:59
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    19:27
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    19:55
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Bedford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Bedford

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Bedford

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Bedford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Bedford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Bedford. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Bedford.

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