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Trains from Bedford to Penarth (PEN)

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31

train journeys
per day

125

miles (201 kms)

3hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

02:15 / 00:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Bedford to Penarth (PEN)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Bedford and Penarth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bedford to Penarth is approximately 125 miles (201 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 23 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bedford to Penarth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Bedford to Penarth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    02:15
    6 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    08:30
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    09:16
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:43
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    10:02
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:40
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:40
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:10
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:39
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:11
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    13:01
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:41
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:10
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:40
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    14:46
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:10
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    15:01
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:40
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    15:46
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:10
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:38
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    16:31
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:10
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    17:01
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:40
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    17:31
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:10
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    18:01
    Bedford
    Penarth
    Bedford to Penarth

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 Penarth Station

Station name Penarth (PEN)
Address Penarth station, Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 3DQ
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 13:30
Thursday 08:00 - 13:30
Friday 08:00 - 13:30
Saturday 08:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bedford and Penarth

The travel time between Bedford and Penarth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bedford and Penarth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 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 Penarth 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 & Penarth. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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