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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Chepstow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Chepstow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Chepstow:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Chepstow costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Chepstow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (35m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €9 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 Chepstow
How to get from Cardiff to Chepstow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Chepstow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G008929:45 AM0h30Cardiff Central (CDF)10:15 AMChepstow station (CPW)€111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G008929:45 AM0h30Cardiff Central (CDF)10:15 AMChepstow station (CPW)€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G008929:45 AM0h30Cardiff Central (CDF)10:15 AMChepstow station (CPW)€111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G667138:45 AM0h31Cardiff Central (CDF)9:16 AMChepstow station (CPW)€111One-way0 transfers
- Y6199111:10 AM0h35Cardiff Central (CDF)11:45 AMChepstow station (CPW)€161One-way0 transfers
- Y619889:10 AM0h35Cardiff Central (CDF)9:45 AMChepstow station (CPW)€161One-way0 transfers
- NX5077:00 AM0h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens7:45 AMChepstow, Thomas Street€141One-way0 transfers
- NX5078:30 AM0h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens9:15 AMChepstow, Thomas Street€141One-way0 transfers
- NX5073:15 PM0h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens4:05 PMChepstow, Thomas Street€141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Chepstow:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Chepstow costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Chepstow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Chepstow 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 Chepstow station (CPW).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Chepstow, Thomas Street.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Chepstow by train.
- Travel with National Express, Cardiff Bus to go to Chepstow by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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