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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 21 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Bath Spa (BTH) on Sun, Jun 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
C008521:25 PM1h06Cardiff Central (CDF)2:31 PMBath Spa (BTH)$281One-way0 transfers- Y41671 · W344921:00 PM1h11Cardiff Central (CDF)2:11 PMBath Spa (BTH)$281One-way1 transfer
- W3499112:25 PM1h07Cardiff Central (CDF)1:32 PMBath Spa (BTH)$281One-way0 transfers
- C0085011:25 AM1h06Cardiff Central (CDF)12:31 PMBath Spa (BTH)$281One-way0 transfers
- W35233 · C33100+
W298944:50 PM2h08Cardiff Central (CDF)6:58 PMBath Spa (BTH)$321One-way2 transfers
- W350305:25 PM1h04Cardiff Central (CDF)6:29 PMBath Spa (BTH)$411One-way0 transfers
- C008521:25 PM1h06Cardiff Central (CDF)2:31 PMBath Spa (BTH)$281One-way0 transfers
- W350507:25 PM1h06Cardiff Central (CDF)8:31 PMBath Spa (BTH)$411One-way0 transfers
- C0085011:25 AM1h06Cardiff Central (CDF)12:31 PMBath Spa (BTH)$281One-way0 transfers
- W350122:25 PM1h07Cardiff Central (CDF)3:32 PMBath Spa (BTH)$411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) 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 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m 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 Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH):
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Bath Spa (BTH) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $19 (€15) 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 Great Western Railway.
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
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42436 · C42642 | On time 7:58 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h26 | 9:24 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42256 | 8:27 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h07 | 9:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42437 · C48132 | On time 9:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42258 | 9:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 10:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42438 · Y41579 | On time 10:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 11:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42259 | 10:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 11:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42440 · C42150 | On time 10:58 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 12:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42261 | On time 11:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 12:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42441 · W34494 | On time 12:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 1:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42262 | On time 12:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 1:35 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42442 · W34499 | On time 1:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 2:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42264 | On time 1:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 2:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42443 · C42421 | On time 2:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42266 | On time 2:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 3:35 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35191+W29878+C42153 | On time 2:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h30 | 4:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| C42444 · C48134 | On time 2:59 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 4:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42267 | On time 3:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 4:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42445 · W34514 | On time 3:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 5:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42269 | On time 4:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h07 | 5:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42446 · C42645 | On time 4:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h22 | 6:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42271 | On time 5:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h07 | 6:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41685 · W34522 | On time 5:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 7:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42273 | On time 6:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h07 | 7:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42447 · C42331 | On time 7:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h29 | 8:29 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42275 | On time 7:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 8:35 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41691 · W35404 | On time 7:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h18 | 9:12 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42277 | On time 8:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 9:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42448 · Y41617 | On time 9:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h31 | 10:31 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G66474+Y41624 | On time 9:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h47 | 11:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| C42449 · Y41624 | On time 10:01 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 11:22 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 5:28 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bath Spa (BTH) from $8 (€7). 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 Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH) 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 Bath Spa (BTH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bath Spa (BTH)
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- 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
- Ramp access & staff assistance
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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