There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cardiff 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.
Cheltenham to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Cardiff is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £24 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Royal Well Bus Station station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Cardiff is 63 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £24 - £45.
The train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cheltenham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Cheltenham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Cardiff is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Cheltenham to Cardiff.
Book your Cheltenham to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Cheltenham to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1714+ hotels available in Cardiff.