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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) 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 Bristol Parkway (BPW) will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 39 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Bristol Parkway (BPW) on Mon, Jul 20, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Mon, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 33 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.
W352027:18 PM0h33Cardiff Central (CDF)7:51 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)$161One-way0 transfers- W354378:18 PM0h33Cardiff Central (CDF)8:51 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)$161One-way0 transfers
- G15025 · G150347:28 PM0h51Cardiff Central (CDF)8:19 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)$161One-way1 transfer
- G15003 · G155267:27 AM0h54Cardiff Central (CDF)8:21 AMBristol Parkway (BPW)$231One-way1 transfer
- G15187 · G1521811:00 AM0h49Cardiff Central (CDF)11:49 AMBristol Parkway (BPW)$231One-way1 transfer
- W351882:18 PM0h32Cardiff Central (CDF)2:50 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)$231One-way0 transfers
- W352027:18 PM0h33Cardiff Central (CDF)7:51 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)$161One-way0 transfers
- G150506:18 PM0h33Cardiff Central (CDF)6:51 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)$231One-way0 transfers
- W354378:18 PM0h33Cardiff Central (CDF)8:51 PMBristol Parkway (BPW)$161One-way0 transfers
- G150406:24 AM0h33Cardiff Central (CDF)6:57 AMBristol Parkway (BPW)$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) 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 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m 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 Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW):
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Bristol Parkway (BPW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $14 (€12) 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, 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
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trains for today, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50038 | On time 8:58 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h36 | 9:34 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C00165 | On time 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h36 | 10:12 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41662 · Y41746 | On time 10:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 10:50 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| C00123 | On time 10:22 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h32 | 10:54 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34979+ G01071 | On time 10:26 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h12 | 11:38 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41665 · Y41752 | On time 10:57 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h53 | 11:50 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| C50037 | On time 11:22 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h32 | 11:54 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C00850+W29782 | On time 11:26 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h12 | 12:38 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41668 · Y41756 | On time 12:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 12:50 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35438 | On time 12:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h32 | 12:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34991+G01077 | On time 12:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 1:38 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41671 · Y41761 | On time 1:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 1:49 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35439 | On time 1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 1:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C00852+G01078 | On time 1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 2:38 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41674 · C33251 | On time 2:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 2:50 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35220 | On time 2:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h34 | 2:54 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35012+W29792 | On time 2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 3:38 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41677 · Y41767 | On time 3:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 3:49 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35442 | On time 3:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h38 | 3:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35018+W29795 | On time 3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 4:38 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41680 · Y41770 | On time 4:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h51 | 4:51 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| C00125 | On time 4:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 4:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35024+G00724 | On time 4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 5:38 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41683 · Y41773 | On time 5:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 5:49 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35445 | On time 5:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 5:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35030+G00731 | On time 5:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 6:38 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41686 · Y41778 | On time 6:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 6:50 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35246 | On time 6:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 6:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35044+G00734 | On time 6:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h14 | 7:39 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41689 · Y41782 | On time 7:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 7:49 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| C00139 | 7:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 7:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35050+G66550 | On time 7:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h14 | 8:39 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41692 · Y41785 | On time 8:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h51 | 8:51 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35446 | On time 8:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 8:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35054 · Y41789 | On time 8:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35250 | On time 9:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 9:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41626 · Y41793 | On time 9:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h23 | 10:53 PM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 20 | |||||
| W35431 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h44 | 5:51 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15040 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h33 | 6:57 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15001 · W34663 | 6:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 7:17 AM Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) 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 Bristol Parkway (BPW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trains use the Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Bristol Parkway from Stoke Gifford city centre
Bristol Parkway train station facilities and services
Bristol Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bristol Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol Parkway. ATMs are available at Bristol Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Parkway: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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