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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 66 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Cardiff Central (CDF) on Mon, Jun 22, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 48 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.
G010455:20 AM1h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:21 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$151One-way0 transfers
Y41819 · W346375:38 PM0h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way1 transfer- G155036:27 PM0h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:23 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way0 transfers
- G150185:57 PM0h53Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:50 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way0 transfers
- G15527 · G149416:10 PM1h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:10 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way1 transfer
- G155058:22 PM0h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:09 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$271One-way0 transfers
- G1500912:57 PM0h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:45 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$271One-way0 transfers
- G150112:01 PM0h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:49 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$271One-way0 transfers
- G155003:28 PM0h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$271One-way0 transfers
- G155025:24 PM0h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:12 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47824 | On time 9:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h02 | 10:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C50035 | On time 9:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h46 | 10:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33249 · C50048 | On time 9:39 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h50 | 10:29 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C50034 | On time 10:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 10:56 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00668 | On time 10:22 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h41 | 11:03 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C00797 | On time 10:40 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h43 | 11:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C50036 | On time 11:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 11:59 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41752 · C01227 | On time 11:39 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h55 | 12:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34984 | On time 11:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 12:43 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48451 | On time 12:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h43 | 12:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41756 · C01226 | On time 12:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h55 | 1:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34990 | On time 12:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 1:43 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47979 | On time 1:19 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 2:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41761 · C50047 | On time 1:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h56 | 2:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C33095 | On time 1:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 2:44 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48822 | On time 2:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 3:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33251 · C00840 | On time 2:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h01 | 3:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35001 | On time 2:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h49 | 3:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47980 | On time 3:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h42 | 3:57 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41767 · C50040 | On time 3:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h56 | 4:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C33097 | On time 3:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h45 | 4:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47981 | On time 4:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 5:03 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33098 | On time 4:43 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 5:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47982 | On time 5:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h45 | 6:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35023 | On time 5:47 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h44 | 6:31 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47983 | On time 6:18 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 7:05 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35029 | On time 6:44 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 7:32 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33099 | On time 7:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 8:32 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35043 | On time 8:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h45 | 9:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35049 | On time 9:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 10:33 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35053 | On time 10:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h46 | 11:31 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 4:53 AM |
Last train 10:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Cardiff Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Bristol, Airport from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport train station facilities and services
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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