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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £19 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Centre via Bus Station and Canal Street JF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Cardiff Bay?

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 11m.

How far is it from Bath to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Bath and Cardiff Bay is 50 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £19 - £30.

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

The train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Bath to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cardiff Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Bath to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £19 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Bath to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Bath to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Cardiff Bay is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Bath to Cardiff Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 237+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

Bath to Cardiff Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 11m
£19–30
Drive 51.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Cardiff Baycar 51.8 mi
1h 18m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus Uk940 / ...
3h 13m

Bath to Cardiff Bay by train

134Weekly Trains

1h 11mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.2 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £19–30 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Millennium Centre via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Canal Street JF in around 3h 13m.

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