Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport

Showing times and prices for 12 Jul

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

1 h 46 m

Average duration

2 h 1 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) for Bristol Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.

  • Great Western Railway
    8:181h46
    Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
    10:04Bristol Airport
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    9:232h16
    Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
    11:39Bristol Airport
    £301One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 34 km

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Coach

£32

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 11m

Average total duration

1h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Compare prices and tickets Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport by coach or train

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Why should you book Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport trains with Omio?

Great Western Railway operates all trains services from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport.
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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport

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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 09:23. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 1h 46m.

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 £6
Distance
34 km
Average train duration
1h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
1h 46m
First train
5:19
Last train
9:23
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
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 £6

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Bristol Airport from £6. 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 46m
Cheapest Price
£17
Great Western Railway frequency
3 a day
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: Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train journey from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport covers a distance of 34 km and takes approximately 1h 46m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport is 34 km.
The first train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport leaves at 5:19.
The last train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport departs at 9:23.
Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport.
To get from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cardiff Queen Street to Bristol Airport offers views of the Severn Estuary and the surrounding countryside, providing a pleasant and relatively scenic experience, especially as you cross the Severn Tunnel.
A day trip from Cardiff Queen Street to Bristol Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 46m, although trains run 6 times per day. The distance is 34 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Bristol Airport

Most Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Airport trains use the Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Bristol Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cardiff
Arrival train stations in Bristol
Cardiff Queen StreetCardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EYParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre

Bus52, 57, 58 · 13m · £2 · every ~25 min
C1 · 21m · every ~8 min

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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