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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Castle and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Castle to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Castle 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 Castle to Bath?

The distance between Cardiff Castle and Bath is 50 miles. The road distance is 51.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Bath without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £22 - £35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Castle to Bath?

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Bath is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Castle to Bath?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2570+ hotels available in Bath.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Castle to Bath 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 Cardiff Central to Bath SpaCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 17m
£22–35
Drive 50.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Castle to Bath50.9 mi
1h 15m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
2h 29m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Castle to Bath50.9 mi
1h 15m
£110–140
Bus via Public Transport Interchange
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchange216
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Dorchester StreetA4
2h 55m

Cardiff Castle to Bath by foot and train

114Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.9 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Castle to Bus Station via Kingsway GD and Bus Station in around 2h 29m.

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