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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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m 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 |
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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 $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Backwell costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Backwell take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Backwell:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Backwell costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Backwell take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 10 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 (BSA).
- 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 Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Backwell by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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