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Compare train and bus for Bath to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Bath to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P227208:29 AM1h17Bath Spa (BTH)9:46 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$341One-way0 transfers
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P227208:29 AM1h17Bath Spa (BTH)9:46 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$341One-way0 transfers
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P227229:40 AM1h12Bath Spa (BTH)10:52 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$391One-way0 transfers
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P29853 · P232199:50 AM1h28Bath Spa (BTH)11:18 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$391One-way1 transfer
P33680 · P23019 · P2262210:10 AM1h30Bath Spa (BTH)11:40 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$351One-way2 transfers
P33675 · P226198:50 AM1h19Bath Spa (BTH)10:09 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Cardiff:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bath to Cardiff costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cardiff by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
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