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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Bath
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Bath, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bath:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bath costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 5m by train vs 1h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $19 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Bath
How to get from Cardiff to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX216 · BLX39
6:05 PM 2h44 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 8:49 PM Bath, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX216 · BLX39
6:05 PM 2h44 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 8:49 PM Bath, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G15010
11:30 AM 1h04 Cardiff Central (CDF) 12:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W35432+
W29851+G149009:19 AM 1h22 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:41 AM Bath Spa (BTH) $33 1 One-way 2 transfers - G15046+W29866+G15230
12:18 PM 1h42 Cardiff Central (CDF) 2:00 PM Bath Spa (BTH) $33 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35160 · G15475 · G15058
5:53 AM 1h35 Cardiff Central (CDF) 7:28 AM Bath Spa (BTH) $42 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX202 · BL39
4:40 AM 2h55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 7:35 AM Bath, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX216 · BL39
8:15 PM 3h09 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 11:24 PM Bath, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX201 · BL39
11:45 PM 5h06 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 4:51 AM Bath, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bath:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bath costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Bath 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 Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bath by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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