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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bath is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bath is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff 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 to Bath?

The distance between Cardiff and Bath is 50 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bath without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £22 - £35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bath bus from?

Cardiff to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bath?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bath is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bath bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bath is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Bath.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bath?

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2579+ hotels available in Bath.

Cardiff to Bath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff 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 4m
£22–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus StationCp6 / ...
1h 55m
£13–35
Drive 51.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bath51.2 mi
1h 16m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Bath51.2 mi
1h 16m
£110–140
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
2h 23m
Bus via Airport Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Airport Bus StationUk910
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Dorchester StreetA4
2h 50m

Cardiff to Bath by train

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.2 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, 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, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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