The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgwater to Cardiff
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgwater to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgwater to Cardiff will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bridgwater for Cardiff on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bridgwater to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 41 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bridgwater to Cardiff train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:29 AM Bridgwater | 1h47 | 11:16 AM Cardiff | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Bridgwater | 2h31 | 12:16 PM Cardiff | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 4:21 AM Bridgwater | 2h26 | 6:47 AM Cardiff | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:57 AM Bridgwater | 2h51 | 7:48 AM Cardiff | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgwater to Cardiff
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 22:47 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bridgwater to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bridgwater and Cardiff from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bridgwater to Cardiff

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bridgwater, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cardiff Central, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bridgwater to Cardiff
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:15 Saturday 06:30 - 14:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”Platform 1 (Taunton bound) has step free access. Platform 2 (Bristol bound) has step free access, however, due to severe incline from train to platform, ramp assistance onto the train is not available. If you need assistance travelling from this platform, please speak to our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329. Access between platforms are via local roads as Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. The platform has level access from Bute Street and Lloyd George Avenue.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop outside the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop close to the station entrance on Bute Street
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:10 - 12:40 Saturday 08:10 - 14:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Transport for Wales
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There are two ticket machines. One accepts cash and the other accepts payment by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the Pontypridd-bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: No bus stops at station but available nearby in Station Road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside The Railway Inn for Cardiff direction; opposite side of the road for Pontypridd direction.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
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