How to travel from Cardiff to Tintern

You can travel between Cardiff and Tintern by bus.

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Tintern is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Tintern take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 6m.

The distance from Cardiff to Tintern is approximately 26 miles (42 km).

The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Tintern is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Tintern as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Tintern:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Tintern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Tintern by train.
• Travel with National Express to go to Tintern by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Tintern with the following travel companies:

• 9 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
• 4 direct buses per day with National Express.

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