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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cardiff Castle is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cardiff Castle is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cardiff Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Cardiff Castle. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Cardiff Castle?

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 8m.

How far is it from Bath to Cardiff Castle?

The distance between Bath and Cardiff Castle is 50 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Cardiff Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £45.

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

The train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Bath to Cardiff Castle bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

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

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

Train or bus from Bath to Cardiff Castle?

The best way to get from Bath to Cardiff Castle is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus via Sophia Gardens, which costs £10 - £23 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Bath to Cardiff Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bath to Cardiff Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Cardiff Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Cardiff Castle is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Bath to Cardiff Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Castle?

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Bath to Cardiff Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Bath to Cardiff Castle

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Bath to Cardiff Castle. The best route is Train, a distance of 58.218 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 21m
£22–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
3h 13m
£6–11
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2h 56m
£10–23
Drive 50.7 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Cardiff Castlecar 50.7 mi
1h 15m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Cardiff Castletaxi 50.7 mi
1h 15m
£110–140

Bath to Cardiff Castle by train and foot

120Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.9 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Cardiff Castle via Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 2h 56m.

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