Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

Average price

$19

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

58 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Bath Spa (BTH) for Cardiff Central (CDF) on Mon, Jul 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:41AM1h10

Bath Spa (BTH)

09:51AMCardiff Central (CDF)

$81One-way

0 transfers

12:39PM1h09

Bath Spa (BTH)

01:48PMCardiff Central (CDF)

$211One-way

0 transfers

12:38PM1h06

Bath Spa (BTH)

01:44PMCardiff Central (CDF)

$211One-way

0 transfers

11:38AM1h07

Bath Spa (BTH)

12:45PMCardiff Central (CDF)

$211One-way

0 transfers

02:10PM1h24

Bath Spa (BTH)

03:34PMCardiff Central (CDF)

$241One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€30 Average price	€23 Average price Cheapest
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Overview: Train from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

United Kingdom

Trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

36 miles (58 km)

Average train duration

1h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

$9 (€7)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 5m

First train

00:55

Last train

21:38

Price information

Train companies: Great Western Rail and CrossCountry from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail and CrossCountry train tickets to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Bath Spa (BTH) from $8 (€6) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: $8

FAQs: Trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

FAQs: Travel by train from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

Cheap train tickets from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can start from as little as $13 (€10) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is $31 (€25); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Bath Spa (BTH) is on average 1 h 4 min for the 36 mile (58 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Bath Spa (BTH) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 12: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 5: 38 PM.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train with Great Western Rail or CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Bath Spa (BTH) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A day trip to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Bath Spa (BTH) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Bath

Cardiff

The major train station for departures in Bath is Bath Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bath Spa for your trip from Bath to Cardiff.

Bath Spa

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Dorchester Street, Bath, BA1 1SU, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."

Shopping

Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Starbucks
Dashi Bath
Be At One
Pumpkin Cafe Shop

Taxis

Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available

Accessibility