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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Backwell
Showing times and prices for Dec 22
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
32 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Backwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Backwell will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff for Backwell on Mon, Dec 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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.
04:07AM2h58
Cardiff07:05AMBackwell
$351One-way
0 transfers
04:00PM1h06
Cardiff05:06PMBackwell
$361One-way
0 transfers
04:00PM1h06
Cardiff05:06PMBackwell
$361One-way
0 transfers
04:07AM2h58
Cardiff07:05AMBackwell
$351One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Backwell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Backwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€25 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Backwell train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Backwell trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 1:38 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM Cardiff | 1h09 | 10:09 AM Backwell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:57 AM Cardiff | 0h59 | 10:56 AM Backwell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 AM Cardiff | 1h11 | 11:41 AM Backwell | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Cardiff | 1h04 | 12:04 PM Backwell | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Great Western Rail as well as first_great_western and Transport for Wales offer trains services from Cardiff to Backwell. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Cardiff to Backwell.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western and Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Cardiff to Backwell.
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- Multiple travel company options: While Great Western Rail tickets can be bought on Great Western Rail's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of first_great_western and Transport for Wales to help you choose the right option for your journey from Cardiff to Backwell.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Cardiff to Backwell.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cardiff to Backwell?
The best time to book your train from Cardiff to Backwell is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cardiff to Backwell route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cardiff to Backwell per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cardiff to Backwell.
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Backwell
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Backwell run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 59m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 23:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Backwell trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Backwell from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 3m
Cheapest Price
$34 (€27)
first_great_western frequency
24 a day
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
$69 (€55)
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Backwell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Backwell 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 Backwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Typically, one to two days in Backwell is sufficient to explore the village's local attractions and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Cardiff to Backwell. The journey takes 59m, covering 19 miles (32 km). There are 3 trains per day.
The distance by train from Cardiff to Backwell is 19 miles (32 km).
The first train from Cardiff to Backwell leaves at 4:10 AM.
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to Backwell can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $15 (€12), while the average price is around $31 (€25).
The last train from Cardiff to Backwell leaves at 11:30 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff to Backwell.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Backwell is by train, with a cost of around $15 (€12).
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Backwell.
The train from Cardiff to Backwell takes 59m and runs 3 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cardiff to Backwell. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by first_great_western.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Backwell is Cardiff Central (CDF), which connects to Bristol, Airport (XPB).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff to Backwell.
The train journey from Cardiff to Backwell offers scenic views of the Welsh and English countryside, including rolling hills and charming rural landscapes, particularly as it passes through areas like the Vale of Glamorgan and near the Severn Estuary.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Backwell
Cardiff
Backwell
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Backwell.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
- 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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cardiff Queen Street
- 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
The major train station for arrivals in Backwell is Nailsea & Backwell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nailsea & Backwell for your journey to Backwell from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 09:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Steep flight of steps to southbound platform, ramped access to northbound platform steeper than 1:12 gradient, no wheelchair access available to trains. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: access road
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Nailsea & Backwell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop at end of Station Close
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