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Compare train and coach for Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 41 km
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1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:39
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 05:07 Cardiff Central | 1h24 | 06:31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| 05:54 Cardiff Central | 1h02 | 06:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| 06:28 Cardiff Central | 0h50 | 07:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:51 Cardiff Central | 0h57 | 07:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| 06:57 Cardiff Central | 0h52 | 07:49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
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Trains from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
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 £9
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 23:30 |
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 £9
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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
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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£33
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Booking trains from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI). The service operates 15 times per day, provided by first_great_western.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £34, while the average price tends to be around £41.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is by coach, costing approximately £9.
The train distance from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is 41 km.
To get from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) covers a distance of 41 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 25 per day.
The first train from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) leaves at 5:07.
The last train from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) departs at 23:30.
Trains from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run approximately 25 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
There is no night train service from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
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Bristol
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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