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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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€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 |
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Backwell is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Backwell:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Backwell costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Backwell take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Backwell as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bristol, Airport (XPB).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Bristol, Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Backwell by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Backwell by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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