G1549913:291h53Bridgwater station (BWT)15:22Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G154959:291h50Bridgwater station (BWT)11:19Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G1549812:291h47Bridgwater station (BWT)14:16Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G1549610:291h48Bridgwater station (BWT)12:17Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G1549711:202h02Bridgwater station (BWT)13:22Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G1549812:291h47Bridgwater station (BWT)14:16Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G1549610:291h48Bridgwater station (BWT)12:17Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G154959:291h50Bridgwater station (BWT)11:19Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G1549913:291h53Bridgwater station (BWT)15:22Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
G1549711:202h02Bridgwater station (BWT)13:22Cardiff Central (CDF)£391One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Bridgwater to Cardiff
The cheapest option from Bridgwater to Cardiff is coach, with an average price of £17. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater to Cardiff among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 41 km
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2h 15m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bridgwater to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgwater to Cardiff trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:29 Bridgwater | 1h52 | 10:21 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:29 Bridgwater | 1h47 | 13:16 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:29 Bridgwater | 1h47 | 14:16 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:21 Bridgwater | 2h01 | 20:22 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgwater to Cardiff
Typically, there are 5 trains per day from Bridgwater to Cardiff, including 4 direct trains, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Lowest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 22:47 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bridgwater to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bridgwater and Cardiff from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bridgwater to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgwater to Cardiff 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bridgwater and Cardiff
Most Bridgwater to Cardiff trains use the Bridgwater to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Cathays. Use this guide to compare Bridgwater and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bridgwater station do trains to Cardiff leave from?
Getting to Bridgwater from Bridgwater city centre
Bridgwater train station facilities and services
Bridgwater has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bridgwater.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bridgwater.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bridgwater: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bridgwater: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bridgwater: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”Platform 1 (Taunton bound) has step free access. Platform 2 (Bristol bound) has step free access, however, due to severe incline from train to platform, ramp assistance onto the train is not available. If you need assistance travelling from this platform, please speak to our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329. Access between platforms are via local roads as Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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