What is the cheapest way to get from The Centre to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from The Centre to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Centre to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from The Centre to Cardiff is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between The Centre and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Kingsway GD. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between The Centre and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from The Centre to Cardiff?

The distance between The Centre and Cardiff is 39 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

How do I travel from The Centre to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from The Centre to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £8 - £24.

How long does it take to get from The Centre to Cardiff?

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the The Centre to Cardiff bus from?

The Centre to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the The Centre to Cardiff train from?

The Centre to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from The Centre to Cardiff?

The best way to get from The Centre to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £8 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £23 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the The Centre to Cardiff bus arrive?

The Centre to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the The Centre to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from The Centre to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between The Centre to Cardiff is 42 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from The Centre to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from The Centre to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from The Centre to Cardiff?

Book your The Centre to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from The Centre to Cardiff?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between The Centre and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

The Centre to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from The Centre to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 6m
£8–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
1h 26m
£4–23
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Cardiff41.7 mi
1h 6m
£4–7
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from The Centre to Cardiff41.9 mi
54 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Centre to Cardiff41.9 mi
54 min
£110–140

The Centre to Cardiff by foot and train

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Distance: 38.8 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between The Centre, Bristol, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £18–24 and the journey takes 48 min. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 1h 20m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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