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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Wales is to bus which costs £6 - £23 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Wales is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £21 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Wales. However, there are services departing from Monmouth Place and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Wales?

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 Wales?

The distance between Bath and Wales is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Wales without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £21 - £45.

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

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

Where do I catch the Bath to Wales bus from?

Bath to Wales bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Monmouth Place station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Wales?

The best way to get from Bath to Wales is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £23 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Bath to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bath to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Wales is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Bath to Wales.

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 853+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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

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 Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 8m
£21–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Monmouth Place to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2h 56m
£6–23
Drive 51 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Cardiffcar 51 mi
1h 17m
£13–18

Bath to Wales by train

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.2 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monmouth Place to Cardiff North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 2h 56m.

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