How to travel from Cardiff to Bath

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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 prices starting from €13. 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 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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€32

Average price

€20

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Cheapest

1h 39m

Average total duration

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1h 9m

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30m

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2h 34m

Average total duration

2h 4m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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from Cardiff to Bath

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

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

Great Western RailP22727
10:30AM1h04
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:34AMBath Spa (BTH)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Great Western RailP22727
10:30AM1h04
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:34AMBath Spa (BTH)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP22727
10:30AM1h04
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:34AMBath Spa (BTH)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22725
09:28AM1h05
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:33AMBath Spa (BTH)
$461One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22984 · P29627
10:00AM1h11
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:11AMBath Spa (BTH)
$461One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP22723
08:27AM1h08
Cardiff Central (CDF)
09:35AMBath Spa (BTH)
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Bath

Travel to Bath 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 Cardiff to Bath.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Bath including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Bath is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

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

A bus is $1 (€0.80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bath costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 29m.

The distance from Cardiff to Bath is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Bath is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Bath:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Bath by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cardiff to Bath:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Oxford, Longford, Salisbury. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bath and these popular destinations at a great price.

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