4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Backwell
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€14
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 19
1
Distance
32 km
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 €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Backwell without transferring at least once.
W35158 · C477795:16 AM1h46Cardiff Central (CDF)7:02 AMNailsea & Backwell (NLS)€141One-way1 transfer
- W35158 · C477795:16 AM1h46Cardiff Central (CDF)7:02 AMNailsea & Backwell (NLS)€141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Backwell:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Backwell costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Backwell take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 4m by train vs 1h 5m by car). Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €14 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 (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 to Backwell train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Backwell trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35158 · C47779 | On time 5:16 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h46 | 7:02 AM Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Backwell
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Backwell run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 3:43 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Backwell trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff and Backwell from €8. 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 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Backwell
Most Cardiff to Backwell trains use the Cardiff Central to Nailsea & Backwell station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Backwell 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.
Which Backwell station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Nailsea & Backwell from Backwell city centre
Nailsea & Backwell is 1 km from Backwell city centre. Public transport options include:
Nailsea & Backwell train station facilities and services
Nailsea & Backwell has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nailsea & Backwell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nailsea & Backwell.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nailsea & Backwell: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Nailsea & Backwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nailsea & Backwell: 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.
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