How to travel from Bath to Cardiff

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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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Bus

$33

Average price

$22

Average price

Cheapest

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 28m

Average total duration

1h 58m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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from Bath to Cardiff

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

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

  • Great Western RailwayP22720
    8:29 AM1h17
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    9:46 AMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayP22720
    8:29 AM1h17
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    9:46 AMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP22722
    9:40 AM1h12
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    10:52 AMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP29853 · P23219
    9:50 AM1h28
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    11:18 AMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP33680 · P23019 · P22622
    10:10 AM1h30
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    11:40 AMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $351One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP33675 · P22619
    8:50 AM1h19
    Bath Spa (BTH)
    10:09 AMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Bath to Cardiff.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bath and Cardiff including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Cardiff is a train with an average price of $13 (€10).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

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

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

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