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Compare bus and train for Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average $105 (€84).
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (3h 2m by train vs 3h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $105 (€84) compared to roughly $63 (€51) 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.
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.
Compare prices and tickets Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by bus or train
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Why should you book Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains with Omio?
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Trains from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $22 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 14:13. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 6:40 AM |
Last train 2:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Three Bridges (TBD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from $22 (€17). 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 Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Three Bridges (TBD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:55 - 22:15 Sunday 06:40 - 20:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station, alongside walkway between ticket office and gateline
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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)
