What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cardiff is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £19 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Bath to Cardiff?

The distance between Bath and Cardiff is 50 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £19 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Cardiff?

The train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cardiff bus from?

Bath to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cardiff train from?

Bath to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bath to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £19 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Bath to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bath to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bath to Cardiff train arrive?

Bath to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bath to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Cardiff is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Bath to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bath to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Bath to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 9m
£19–30
Drive 51 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Cardiff51 mi
1h 16m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia GardensCp6 / ...
1h 45m
£14–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Cardiff51 mi
1h 16m
£110–140
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2h 30m
Bus via Airport Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Broad Quay to Public Transport InterchangeA4
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910
3h 1m

Bath to Cardiff by train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.2 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £19–30 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens 5 times a week. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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