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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Bath
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €35
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €36
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 1 h 4 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 1 h 4 m
- Trains on Nov 13
- 30
- Distance
- 58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Bath will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 30 trains from Cardiff to Bath, including 14 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
W35160 · G15475 · G150585:53 AM 1h35 Cardiff Central (CDF) 7:28 AM Bath Spa (BTH) €35 1 One-way 2 transfers- W35160 · G15163
5:53 AM 3h35 Cardiff Central (CDF) 9:28 AM Bath Spa (BTH) €35 1 One-way 1 transfer - W35431 · Y41565
5:07 AM 1h50 Cardiff Central (CDF) 6:57 AM Bath Spa (BTH) €35 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15178 · G14897
6:57 AM 1h14 Cardiff Central (CDF) 8:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) €36 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34974
8:27 AM 1h08 Cardiff Central (CDF) 9:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G15008
10:30 AM 1h04 Cardiff Central (CDF) 11:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) €36 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15010
11:30 AM 1h04 Cardiff Central (CDF) 12:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) €36 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15012
12:30 PM 1h04 Cardiff Central (CDF) 1:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) €36 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15013
1:30 PM 1h04 Cardiff Central (CDF) 2:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) €36 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15017
3:30 PM 1h04 Cardiff Central (CDF) 4:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Bath
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Trains from Cardiff to Bath run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 53m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Cardiff to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Bath trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35431 · Y41565 | On time 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h50 | 6:57 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W35161 · G15163 | On time 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h35 | 9:28 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W35161 · G15475 · G15058 | On time 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h35 | 7:28 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G15001 | On time 6:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h06 | 7:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15178 · G14897 | On time 6:57 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h14 | 8:11 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15003 | On time 7:27 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h10 | 8:37 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15184 · G15062 | On time 8:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h19 | 9:19 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W34974 | On time 8:27 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h08 | 9:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15042 · G15441+ G01133 | On time 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h23 | 10:01 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G15185 · C48131 | On time 9:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15006 | On time 9:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 10:33 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15186 · G15164 | On time 10:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h25 | 11:25 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15008 | On time 10:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 11:34 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15187 · G14903 | On time 11:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 12:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15010 | On time 11:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 12:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15188 · W34493 | On time 12:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 1:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15046 · G15230+W29866 | On time 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h42 | 2:00 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 transfers | |
| G15012 | On time 12:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 1:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41669 · W34498 | On time 1:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 2:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15013 | On time 1:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 2:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15189 · G14906 | On time 2:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 3:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15015 | On time 2:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 3:35 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41675 · G14908 | On time 2:59 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h12 | 4:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15017 | On time 3:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 4:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15190 · W34513 | 3:59 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h12 | 5:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15019 | On time 4:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h07 | 5:34 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15191 · G14910 | 4:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 6:11 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W35025 | On time 5:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h09 | 6:36 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41684 · Y41598 | 5:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h23 | 7:21 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 transfer | |
| G15022 | 6:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h07 | 7:37 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15025 | 7:28 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 8:39 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Bath
Most Cardiff to Bath trains use the Cardiff Central to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Rhiwbina from Cardiff city centre
Rhiwbina is 5 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Rhiwbina train station facilities and services
Rhiwbina has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rhiwbina.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rhiwbina: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Rhiwbina: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rhiwbina: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to the platform an end of platform ramp, 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.
Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre
Bath Spa train station facilities and services
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
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