Bath to Cardiff train with Great Western Railway

Trains from Bath to Cardiff: Journey Details

The Great Western Railway provides direct trains from Bath to Cardiff. The weekday timetable begins with an early morning departure and continues with hourly trains until the final service from Bath after midnight. Journey times are around an hour and 20 minutes. The Sunday schedule features a slightly reduced service, with the first departure in late morning and the last train leaving Bath in late evening. Weekday off-peak day return fares are available on departures after 9:30 a.m.

Taking the Train from Bath

Trains from Bath to Cardiff depart from Bath Spa station, situated on the southern edge of the city centre. Public transport connections include bus stops on Dorchester Street, providing routes around the city. The bus station is 5 minutes walk west of the rail terminus, offering connections around Bath and the local region. There is a taxi rank by the main station entrance.

Getting Into Cardiff by Train

The Welsh capital is a historic city that can boast some spectacular architecture, from the Victorian Gothic castle to Richard Rogers' striking 21st-century Senedd building for the National Assembly. Visitor highlights include the Millennium Centre arts venue and concert hall, the art collection at the National Museum of Wales, and the Riverside farmers' market. Trains from Bath to Cardiff arrive at Cardiff Central station, situated in the city centre, close to the river Taff. Cardiff bus station is next to the rail terminus, with services around the city and region. There is a regular shuttle bus linking the station to Cardiff airport. Taxis are available from a rank beside the main station entrance.