The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) without transferring at least 2 times.
G15217 · GW579800+
G39604 · Y6211711:08 AM2h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:15 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way3 transfers
G15218 · GW579700+
G38921 · W4394811:38 AM1h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:26 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way3 transfers
C48896 · GW579600+
G38874 · G3875212:08 PM1h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:04 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way3 transfers
G39610 · Y62085+
G0106911:33 AM2h42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:15 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way2 transfers
G66735 · G01102+
Y6153011:00 AM2h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:38 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way2 transfers
G15218 · GW579700+
G38921 · W4394811:38 AM1h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:26 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way3 transfers
C48896 · GW579600+
G38874 · G3875212:08 PM1h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:04 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way3 transfers
G01073 · G01107+
Y6151912:32 PM2h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:38 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way2 transfers
G15217 · GW579800+
G39604 · Y6211711:08 AM2h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:15 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way3 transfers
G66735 · G01102+
Y6153011:00 AM2h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:38 PMCardiff Queen Street (CDQ)$271One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m 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 Queen Street (CDQ):
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $29 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41768 · GW580800+ G38863 · W43930 | On time 6:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h48 | 7:56 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G66987+ GW580700+ Y63489 · W44449 | On time 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 8:30 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G66987+ G39585 · Y62081 | 6:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h40 | 9:15 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2 transfers | |
G15212 · GW580600+ G39585 · Y62081 | On time 7:10 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h05 | 9:15 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G01060 · G01092+ Y61901 | On time 7:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h05 | 9:38 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2 transfers | |
G15213 · GW580500+ G01092+ Y61901 | On time 7:40 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h58 | 9:38 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G15526 · GW580400+ G38866 · G38736 | 8:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h56 | 10:04 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G01062 · G01095+ Y61557 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h05 | 10:38 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2 transfers | |
G15214 · GW580300+ G01095+ Y61557 | On time 8:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h00 | 10:38 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G00854 · G01098+ Y61513 | On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h38 | 11:38 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2 transfers | |
G15517 · GW580200+ G38868 · Y62261 | On time 9:13 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h47 | 11:00 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G01064+ G39601 · W45247 | On time 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h42 | 12:15 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2 transfers | |
G15215 · GW580100+ G38914 · W43985 | On time 9:39 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h47 | 11:26 AM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G15518 · GW580000+ G39601 · W45247 | 10:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h08 | 12:15 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G00869_G01067 · G01101+ Y61524 | On time 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h05 | 12:38 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2 transfers | |
G15216 · GW579900+ G01101+ Y61524 | On time 10:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h00 | 12:38 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G66735 · G01102+ Y61530 | On time 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h38 | 1:38 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2 transfers | |
G15217 · GW579800+ G39604 · Y62117 | On time 11:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h07 | 1:15 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
G01069+ G39610 · Y62085 | On time 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h42 | 2:15 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2 transfers | |
G15218 · GW579700+ G38921 · W43948 | On time 11:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h48 | 1:26 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
C48896 · GW579600+ G38874 · G38752 | On time 12:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h56 | 2:04 PM Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 7:08 AM |
Last train 9:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
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