How to travel from Bath to Cardiff

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Compare train and bus for Bath to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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$33

Average price

$23

Average price

Cheapest

1h 41m

Average total duration

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1h 11m

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30m

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2h 28m

Average total duration

1h 58m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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from Bath to Cardiff

How to get from Bath to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bath to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western RailP23236 · P23217
07:51AM1h31
Bath Spa (BTH)
09:22AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$421One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western RailP23236 · P23217
07:51AM1h31
Bath Spa (BTH)
09:22AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$421One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP33238 · P23216
07:04AM1h15
Bath Spa (BTH)
08:19AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$421One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailP22718
07:30AM1h20
Bath Spa (BTH)
08:50AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$421One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22651
06:47AM1h19
Bath Spa (BTH)
08:06AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$421One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22716
06:28AM1h21
Bath Spa (BTH)
07:49AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$421One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Cardiff.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bath and Cardiff including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Cardiff is a train with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Cardiff:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bath to Cardiff costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Bath to Cardiff is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Bath to Cardiff is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bath to Cardiff:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bath to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Cardiff by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bath to Cardiff:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Bath to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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