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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 43 trains that leave Bath Spa (BTH) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G14977 · G150007:231h25Bath Spa (BTH)8:48Cardiff Central (CDF)£301One-way1 change- G15061 · G154959:591h20Bath Spa (BTH)11:19Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way1 change
- G1500912:381h07Bath Spa (BTH)13:45Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way0 changes
- G14958 · G1549812:471h29Bath Spa (BTH)14:16Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way1 change
- G15521 · Y41800 · W3462413:111h26Bath Spa (BTH)14:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way2 changes
- G1500510:401h06Bath Spa (BTH)11:46Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way0 changes
- G1500912:381h07Bath Spa (BTH)13:45Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way0 changes
- W3499914:381h08Bath Spa (BTH)15:46Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way0 changes
- G1501113:401h09Bath Spa (BTH)14:49Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way0 changes
- G1502119:381h09Bath Spa (BTH)20:47Cardiff Central (CDF)£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 58 km
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£27 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14998 | 6:28 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h19 | 7:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34663 | 6:47 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h19 | 8:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15465 · G15493 | 7:04 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h15 | 8:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C48124 · G15213 · W35415 | 7:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h29 | 8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G14977 · G15000 | 7:23 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h25 | 8:48 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15000 | 7:30 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h18 | 8:48 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14950 · G15494 | 7:47 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h35 | 9:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15516 · G15214 · G14934 | 8:07 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h32 | 9:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15002 | 8:32 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h14 | 9:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15517 · C48821 | 8:50 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h27 | 10:17 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15486 · G15215 · G14936 | 9:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h26 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15004 | 9:40 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h12 | 10:52 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15061 · G15495 | 9:59 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h20 | 11:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15519 · G15216 · G14938 | 10:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h30 | 11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15005 | 10:40 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h06 | 11:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14956 · G15496 | 10:47 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h30 | 12:17 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15487 · G15218 · W34618 | 11:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h26 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15007 | 11:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h11 | 12:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15065 · G15497 | 11:58 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 13:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15009 | 12:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h07 | 13:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14958 · G15498 | 12:47 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h29 | 14:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15521 · Y41800 · W34624 | 13:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h26 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15011 | 13:40 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h09 | 14:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15069 · G15499 | 13:59 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h23 | 15:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15523 · G15221 · W35418 | 14:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h26 | 15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W34999 | 14:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h08 | 15:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14962 · G15500 | 14:48 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h28 | 16:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15524 · G15222 · W34630 | 15:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h28 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15014 | 15:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h12 | 16:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15073 · G15501 | 15:59 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h23 | 17:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15016 | 16:39 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h10 | 17:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14965 · G15502 | 16:47 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h25 | 18:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C48129 · Y41819 · W34637 | 17:10 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h27 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15018 | 17:40 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h10 | 18:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14966 · G15503 | 17:48 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h35 | 19:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C48844 · G15225 · G14942 | 18:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h27 | 19:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15020 | 18:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h15 | 19:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14967 · G15504 | 18:48 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h34 | 20:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15021 | 19:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h09 | 20:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15529 · Y41830 · G14945 | 21:14 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h33 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W35041 | 21:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h18 | 22:56 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15085 · G15507 | 22:00 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h32 | 23:32 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15026 | 22:38 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h19 | 23:57 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 1:55 |
Last train 21:38 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Bath Spa (BTH) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bath Spa (BTH) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Bath Spa (BTH) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Bath Spa to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Bath Spa (BTH) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bath Spa from Bath city centre
Bath Spa train station facilities and services
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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