The average train between Cardiff and Bristol takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Bristol. 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 hourly between Cardiff and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Bristol at 11:56 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 Cardiff station and arriving at Bristol station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Cardiff to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Cardiff to Bristol train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Bristol is 40.5 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 46 min. Cross Country also services this route once a week.