- Distance: 37.8 mi
- Duration: 50 min
The average train between Bristol and Cardiff takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bristol to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Bristol and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Bristol to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bristol to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Cardiff is 40.5 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 44 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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