The average train between Yate and Cardiff takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is an hourly train service from Yate 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 hourly between Yate and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yate is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Yate to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Yate station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Yate to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Parkway station.
Yate to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Yate to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Yate and Cardiff is 53.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £14–28 and the journey takes 42 min. Cross Country also services this route 5 times a week.