Bristol Airport to Cardiff train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Airport to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 05 May

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

1 h 38 m

Average duration

1 h 42 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol Airport to Cardiff will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

To travel from Bristol Airport to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.

  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayP22722
    9:121h40
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    10:52Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayP23018 · P22620
    8:481h49
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    10:37Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayP33678 · P22621
    9:171h50
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    11:07Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayP33675 · P22619
    8:231h46
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    10:09Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £351One-way
    2 changes
  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayP22720
    8:081h38
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    9:46Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £351One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Bristol Airport to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol Airport to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £19.

Distance: 34 km

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Coach

£29

Average Price

£11

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Cheapest

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 8m

Average total duration

1h 38m

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Live departures

Bristol Airport to Cardiff train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol Airport to Cardiff trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22732
On time
14:07 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h39
15:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP31529 · P2263114:18 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h48
16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23224
On time
14:37 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h39
16:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23028 · P2263214:48 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h50
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22734
On time
15:07 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h43
16:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernV86069 · P2263315:18 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h51
17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23225
On time
15:38 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h44
17:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23029 · P2263415:48 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h49
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22736
On time
16:07 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h42
17:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP31537 · P2263516:18 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h47
18:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23226
On time
16:33 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h39
18:12 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23030 · P2263616:48 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h49
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22738
On time
17:07 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h43
18:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernV71804 · P22637
On time
17:20 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h50
19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23227
On time
17:37 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h46
19:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23031 · P22638
On time
17:50 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h47
19:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22740
On time
18:08 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h45
19:53 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP31543 · P2263918:14 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h00
20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23228
On time
18:40 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h42
20:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP31545 · P2264018:49 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h49
20:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22742
On time
19:07 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h39
20:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22769 · P2264119:19 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h43
21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23229
On time
19:31 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h38
21:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+cross_countryC75324+great_westernP2264219:43 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h55
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22744
On time
20:07 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h38
21:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23230
On time
20:36 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h43
22:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP31550 · P2264320:53 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h54
22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP22748
On time
21:06 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h50
22:56 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23232+transport_for_walesL6474421:46 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h47
23:33 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23232
On time
21:46 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h48
23:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP2275122:08 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h49
23:57 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Tuesday 5 May
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP227208:08 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h38
9:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP33675 · P226198:23 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h46
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP232188:37 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h39
10:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP23018 · P226208:48 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h49
10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP227229:12 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h40
10:52 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
assertis_busBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+great_westernP33678 · P226219:17 Bristol, Airport (BSA)
1h50
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff

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Trains from Bristol Airport to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 1h 31m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
34 km
Average train duration
1h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 31m
First train
6:07
Last train
22:08
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Bristol Airport to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Bristol Airport and Cardiff from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
£19
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Bristol Airport to Cardiff train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Airport 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Airport to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £29.
The train journey from Bristol Airport to Cardiff covers a distance of 34 km and takes approximately 1h 31m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is 34 km.
The first train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff leaves at 6:07.
The last train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff departs at 22:08.
Trains from Bristol Airport to Cardiff run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Airport to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol Airport to Cardiff.
To get from Bristol Airport to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Bristol Airport to Cardiff.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Bristol Airport to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bristol Airport to Cardiff offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the countryside, small towns, and the River Severn as you approach Cardiff.
Yes, a day trip from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is feasible. The journey takes 1h 31m and covers 34 km. The service runs 9 times per day with trains.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Airport to Cardiff.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Airport and Cardiff

Bristol
Cardiff
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
  • Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
  • Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: to the right of the station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
  • Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
  • Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place

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