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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£20
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
47 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
47 m
Trains on 15 Sept
41
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 41 trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), including 34 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 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.
G1519015:590h50Cardiff Central (CDF)16:49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way0 changes- G1501715:300h47Cardiff Central (CDF)16:17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way0 changes
- G1501916:270h48Cardiff Central (CDF)17:15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way0 changes
- G1502519:280h47Cardiff Central (CDF)20:15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way0 changes
- Y4169020:000h53Cardiff Central (CDF)20:53Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way0 changes
- G1501715:300h47Cardiff Central (CDF)16:17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way0 changes
- G1501514:300h47Cardiff Central (CDF)15:17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£201One-way0 changes
- G1501212:300h47Cardiff Central (CDF)13:17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£201One-way0 changes
- G1501313:300h47Cardiff Central (CDF)14:17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£201One-way0 changes
- G1502519:280h47Cardiff Central (CDF)20:15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15012 | On time 12:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h47 | 13:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y41669 | On time 13:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 13:50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15013 | On time 13:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h47 | 14:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15189 | On time 14:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 14:49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35188+ W29877 | On time 14:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h55 | 15:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G15015 | On time 14:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h47 | 15:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y41675 | On time 14:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 15:49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15017 | On time 15:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h47 | 16:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15190 | On time 15:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 16:49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15019 | On time 16:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h48 | 17:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15191 | On time 16:58 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h51 | 17:49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35025 | On time 17:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h48 | 18:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y41684 | On time 17:58 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h53 | 18:51 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15050+G01159 | On time 18:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h55 | 19:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G15022 | On time 18:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 19:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15192 | On time 19:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h51 | 19:51 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15025 | On time 19:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h47 | 20:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y41690 | On time 20:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h53 | 20:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35045 | On time 20:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h51 | 21:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15193 | On time 21:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h48 | 21:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35091 | On time 21:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 22:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15196 | On time 22:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 23:04 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15196 · C48146 | On time 22:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h03 | 23:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G15197 | On time 22:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h01 | 23:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y41702 | On time 23:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h08 | 0:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35431 · Y41565 | 5:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h26 | 6:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| W35161 · G15475 | 5:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h03 | 6:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G15001 | 6:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h50 | 7:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15178 | 6:57 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h53 | 7:50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15003 | 7:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 8:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15184 | 8:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h52 | 8:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34974 | 8:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h51 | 9:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15042+G01133 | 8:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h53 | 9:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G15185 | 9:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h52 | 9:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35432+W29851 | 9:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h53 | 10:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| G15006 | 9:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 10:17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15186 | 10:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h52 | 10:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15008 | 10:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h48 | 11:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15187 | 11:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 11:49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15010 | 11:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h48 | 12:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15188 | 12:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h49 | 12:49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 43m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads 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: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
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