Cardiff to Bath train with Great Western Rail
1,000+ travel companies
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Bath
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Bath will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff for Bath on Sun, May 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 25 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Sun, May 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
C28094 · C28544C28291C27609C27622C27942+
C23740+C27631C27622C28291C27609C28094 · C28544C27942+C23740+C27631
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€26 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 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 Bath train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G05314 · G05937 | On time 7:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 8:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G04889 | On time 7:27 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h07 | 8:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G05315 · G05938 | On time 8:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G04891 | On time 8:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h06 | 9:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G05316 · G05287 | On time 9:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G04893 | On time 9:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 10:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G05317 · G06820 | On time 10:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 11:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G04895 | On time 10:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 11:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G05319 · G06821 | On time 11:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 12:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G04897 | On time 11:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 12:35 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G05320 · G06822 | On time 12:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 1:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G04899 | On time 12:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 1:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G05321 · G05292 | On time 1:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G04901 | On time 1:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 2:35 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G04971+C23766+G06824 | On time 1:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h30 | 3:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G05322 · G05941 | On time 2:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G04903 | On time 2:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 3:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Bath by train or bus
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 07
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 14
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cardiff to Bath?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Train providers 1 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western from Cardiff to Bath trains
For as little as $10 (€9) you can travel by train between Cardiff and Bath with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
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.
Great Western Rail from Cardiff to Bath train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 4 min
- Cheapest Price: $10
Convenient Cardiff to Bath Train Options
Traveling by train from Cardiff to Bath is a hassle-free way to explore the scenic route connecting these two charming cities. The journey typically starts at Cardiff Central and ends at the centrally located Oldfield Park, ensuring easy access to both city centers. Trains from Cardiff to Bath are frequent and offer a comfortable travel experience, whether you're commuting for work or exploring Bath's renowned attractions, such as the Roman Baths or the picturesque Royal Crescent. Book your Cardiff to Bath train tickets online today for the best fares and flexible travel options!
Discover Cheap Cardiff to Bath Train Tickets
Looking for affordable train tickets to travel between Cardiff and Bath? Prices for this scenic route vary, but the cheapest ticket can start at just $8 (€6). On average, train tickets between Cardiff and Bath typically cost around $31 (€26), making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. If you're seeking convenience and fewer crowds, consider planning your journey in April, as the month combines pleasant weather and lower passenger volume, often resulting in more availability for lower-priced fares. Plan ahead and snag a great deal for this memorable trip!
Train Cardiff to Bath with Great Western Railway and CrossCountry
Embark on a scenic journey from Cardiff to Bath aboard services provided by Great Western Railway and CrossCountry. Travelers can expect comfortable, modern trains equipped with amenities like Wi-Fi, power outlets, and spacious seating, ensuring a relaxed experience. With frequent services running throughout the day, some trains offer high-speed connections, making it convenient to explore the historic charm of Bath or the vibrant culture of Cardiff. Plan your trip and enjoy seamless travel between these two stunning cities.
Cardiff to Bath Train Times and Schedule
The train journey from Cardiff to Bath covers a distance of approximately 36 miles (58 km). It offers a comfortable and efficient way of traveling between these two vibrant cities. On average, the train journey duration is 1h 4m.
Trains between Cardiff and Bath operate frequently throughout the week, ensuring you have plenty of options to suit your travel schedule. On average, there are 7 trains running daily between Cardiff and Bath, providing regular services from Monday to Sunday.
If you're planning your trip and want to know the Cardiff to Bath train times, the first train usually departs at 05:14, while the last train of the day leaves Cardiff at around 22:30. This range of departures ensures flexibility whether you're headed to Bath for business or leisure.
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Bath
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bath Spa, located 0.1 miles (133 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Bath
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)
Most popular train connections from Cardiff
More options for your journey from Cardiff to Bath
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains, buses, flights and ferries to and from Bath and Cardiff
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
- Train Tickets
- Trains to Rome
- Trains to Paris
- Trains to Venice
- Trains to Berlin
- Trains to Barcelona
- Trains Madrid
- Trains London
- Trains Milan
- Trains Amsterdam
- Trains Stockholm
- Italy trains
- Spain trains
- France train
- Train Portugal
- Trains in Germany
- Train UK
- Trains Sweden
- Trains Netherlands
- Trains Austria
- Trains Switzerland
- SNCF
- Deutsche Bahn
- Amtrak
- Renfe
- Trenitalia
- Lisbon to Porto train
- Madrid to Barcelona train
- Copenhagen to Stockholm train
- Paris to Amsterdam train
- London to Paris train
- Paris to Amsterdam train
- Vienna to Budapest train
- Milan to Paris train
- Vienna to Bratislava train
- New York to Washington DC train
- Paris to London train
- Barcelona to Madrid train
- Amsterdam to Paris train
- Rome to Florence train
- Madrid to Valencia train
- Madrid to Seville train
- Barcelona to Paris train
- Barcelona to Valencia train
- Stockholm to Copenhagen train
- Rome to Naples train
- Vienna to Budapest train
- Copenhagen to Malmo train
- Florence to Rome train
- Naples to Sorrento train
- Brussels to Paris train
- Budapest to Vienna train
- Berlin to Amsterdam train
- Berlin to Prague train
- Milan to Paris train
- Vienna to Prague train
- Bus Tickets
- Spain bus
- Bus France
- Bus Italy
- Bus to London
- Bus to Paris
- Bus to Madrid
- Bus to Amsterdam
- Bus to Barcelona
- Bus to Malaga
- Bus to Lisbon
- Bus to Porto
- Bus to Stockholm
- Bus to Berlin
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Flixbus
- Alsa
- RegioJet
- Greyhound bus
- UK buses
- Bus Germany
- Bus Portugal
- Buses Sweden
- Buses Netherlands
- Buses Poland
- Buses Belgium
- London to Paris bus
- Bus Madrid Barcelona
- Paris to Amsterdam
- Barcelona bus to Valencia
- Brussels to Paris bus
- Lisbon to Porto bus
- Geneva to Chamonix bus
- Barcelona to Tossa de Mar bus
- Chamonix to Geneva bus
- Valencia to Barcelona bus
- Barcelona to Madrid bus
- Chamonix to Le Grand-Saconnex bus
- Paris to London bus
- Naples to Positano bus
- Naples to Sorrento bus
- Seville to Faro bus
- Le Grand-Saconnex to Chamonix bus
- Paris to Lisbon bus
- Barcelona to Andorra bus
- Seville to Granada bus
- Faro to Seville bus
- San Sebastian to Bilbao bus
- Amsterdam to Paris bus
- Vilnius to Minsk bus
- Lisbon to Lagos bus
- Lagos to Seville bus
- Sorrento to Naples bus
- Brussels to London bus
- Lisbon to Paris bus
- Porto to Lisbon bus
- Plane Tickets
- Flights to Chamonix
- Flights to Lyon
- Flights to Brussels
- Flights to Disneyland Paris
- Flights to Bristol
- Flights to Granada
- Flights to Bath
- Flights to Biarritz
- Flights to Glasgow
- Flights to Oslo
- Flights to Germany
- Flights to Italy
- Flights to France
- Flights to Portugal
- Flights to Poland
- Flights to Czech Republic
- Flights to Switzerland
- Flights to UK
- Flights to Austria
- Flights to Spain
- KLM
- Ryanair
- Vueling
- Air France
- Iberia
- Paris to Lisbon Flights
- Berlin to Paris Flights
- Berlin to Rome Flights
- Rome to Paris Flights
- Milan to Amsterdam Flights
- Milan to Paris Flights
- Paris to Barcelona Flights
- Paris to Chamonix flights
- Paris to Saint-Tropez flights
- Paris to Naples flights
- Paris to Monaco flights
- Berlin to London flights
- Rome to Berlin flights
- Berlin to Barcelona flights
- Berlin to Venice flights
- Berlin to Athens flights
- Barcelona to Marbella flights
- Berlin to Helsinki flights
- Rome to Munich flights
- Vienna to Lisbon flights
- Dusseldorf to Berlin flights
- Paris to Prague flights
- Faro to Paris flights
- Antwerp to London flights
- Milan to Berlin flights
- Paris to Warsaw flights
- Milan to Lisbon flights
- Berlin to Vienna flights
- Paris to London flights
- Bologna to Paris Flights
- Ferries
- Ferries Greece
- Ferries Croatia
- Ferries Spain
- Ferries Italy
- Zakynthos ferry
- Positano Jet
- NLG ferries
- DFDS Ferries
- Travelmar
- SNAV ferris
- Antiparos Athens ferry
- St-Malo Dublin ferry
- Brunnen Lucerne ferry
- Los Cristianos Las Palmas ferry
- Amalfi Praiano ferry
- Naples Capri ferry
- Genova Pisa ferry
- Piraeus Hydra ferry
- Genova Civitavecchia ferry
- Cairnryan Belfast ferry
- Travel
- Train stations in Europe
- Airport Transfers
- Travel Offers
- Travel Spain
- Travel France
- Travel Italy
- Travel Germany
- Travel UK
- Travel Sweden
- Travel the Netherlands
- Travel to Paris
- Travel to Berlin
- Travel to Luxembourg
- Travel to London
- Travel Como
- Travel to Barcelona
- Travel to Rome
- Travel Trends in Europe
- Europe Trip
- Travel App
- Omio FAQs
- Journey Planner
- Student Discount Travel
- Trains to Disneyland Paris
- London to Paris
- Paris to London
- Madrid to Lisbon
- Washington to New York
- Nice to Saint-Tropez
- Paris to Amsterdam
- Boston to New York
- Madrid to Segovia
- Porto to Lisbon
- Bareclona to Paris
- London to Amsterdam
- Amsterdam to London
- London to Edinburgh
- Istanbul to Antalya
- Malaga to Gibralta
- Naples to Capri ferry
- Igoumenitsa to Venice ferry
- Stranraer to Larne ferry
- Sorrento Capri ferry
- Benidorm Ibiza ferry
- Mykonos Paros ferry
- Chania Santorini ferry
- Naples Positano ferry
- London Amsterdam ferry
- Mykonos Santorini ferry
- Dunkirk Dover ferry
- Kos Rhodes ferry