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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€22
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 20
41 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
43 m
Trains on Sep 20
31
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 €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 31 trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 25 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 44 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.
C5003410:05 AM0h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:56 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers
G0066810:22 AM0h41Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers- V1348610:40 AM0h43Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:23 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers
- W3498411:56 AM0h47Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:43 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers
- C5003611:11 AM0h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:59 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers
- G0066810:22 AM0h41Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers
- C479803:15 PM0h42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:57 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers
- V1348610:40 AM0h43Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:23 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers
- C4845112:15 PM0h43Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:58 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-way0 transfers
- W350235:47 PM0h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:31 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€221One-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 an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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 €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
The journey is about 23m faster (49m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly €0.69 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€22 vs €23). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34983 | On time 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h50 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42702 | On time 12:23 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 1:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48624 · W34621 | On time 12:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 1:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42260 | On time 12:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 1:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42703 | On time 1:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h46 | 2:11 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41801 · W34625 | On time 1:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34995 | On time 1:59 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 2:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42705 | On time 2:23 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h49 | 3:12 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42465 · C42176 | On time 2:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h58 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42263 | On time 2:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 3:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42707 | On time 3:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 4:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41815 · W34631 | On time 3:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 4:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35006 | On time 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h49 | 4:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48823 | On time 4:22 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 5:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41818 · W34635 | On time 4:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35011 | 4:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 5:48 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34636+G00893 | On time 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h10 | 6:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41820 · W34636 | 5:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h02 | 6:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42709 | On time 5:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41822 · W35420 | On time 5:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42268 | On time 5:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h53 | 6:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42710 | On time 6:26 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h56 | 7:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42466 · W34641 | On time 6:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h01 | 7:39 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42270 | On time 6:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h52 | 7:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42711 | On time 7:23 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h04 | 8:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48623 · C42180 | On time 7:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42272 | On time 7:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 8:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42718 · C42181 | On time 8:37 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h00 | 9:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42274 | On time 8:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h49 | 9:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42712 | On time 9:28 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 10:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42276 | On time 10:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h54 | 10:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42278 | On time 10:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h58 | 11:55 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| C47824 | 9:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h02 | 10:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C50035 | 9:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h46 | 10:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33249 · C50048 | 9:39 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h50 | 10:29 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C50034 | 10:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 10:56 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00668 | 10:22 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h41 | 11:03 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| V13486 | 10:40 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h43 | 11:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C50036 | 11:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h48 | 11:59 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41752 · C01227 | 11:39 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 12:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 10:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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.
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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. 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 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.
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