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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bath is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £22 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Kingsway GD and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bath Spa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Bath?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Bath is 50 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bath without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £22 - £40.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Cardiff Bay to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Bath?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Bath is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Bath bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Bath?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Bath.

Cardiff Bay to Bath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Bath by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath SpaCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 4m
£22–40
Drive 51.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Bath51.7 mi
1h 18m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
2h 52m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Bath51.7 mi
1h 18m
£110–140

Cardiff Bay to Bath by train

115Weekly Trains

1h 4mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.2 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Centre to Bus Station via Gorsedd Gardens, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 2h 52m.

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