The average train between Cardiff and Yate takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Yate. 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 Yate. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Yate at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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44 min • 1 change

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1h 9m • 1 change

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1h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Yate. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Yate station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Cardiff to Yate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Yate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Book your Cardiff to Yate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Yate is 53.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £14–28 and the journey takes 33 min.