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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 4 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) you need to make at least one change.
G15188+
Y6158911:451h04Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)12:49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way1 change- G15187+Y6162510:451h04Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)11:49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way1 change
- G15010+Y6163011:151h03Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)12:18Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way1 change
- G15186+Y615909:451h07Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)10:52Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way1 change
- W35432+G38222+
W298519:071h05Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)10:12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£171One-way2 changes
- G15006+Y616229:151h02Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)10:17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£171One-way1 change
- G15010+Y6163011:151h03Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)12:18Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way1 change
- G15188+Y6158911:451h04Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)12:49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way1 change
- G15187+Y6162510:451h04Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)11:49Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way1 change
- W35432+G38222+W298519:071h05Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)10:12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£171One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 41 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 19m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.png) | 18:18 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h55 | 19:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| 18:30 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h50 | 19:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h51 | 19:51 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:18 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h50 | 20:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| 19:28 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h51 | 20:19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:00 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h53 | 20:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:30 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h51 | 21:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:59 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h49 | 21:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:30 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h49 | 22:19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:00 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 1h06 | 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:17 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 1h13 | 23:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
| 22:31 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 1h02 | 23:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:30 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 1h08 | 0:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:11, the last at 09:11. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 9:11 |
Last train 9:11 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from £5. 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 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.
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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