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No. 1 Royal Crescent
Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Bath will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 13 trains that leave Cardiff for Bath every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
C42438 · Y41579
C42256
C42259
C42437 · C48132
C42262
C42259
C42258
C42261
W34965
C42262Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 58 km
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£25 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Bath trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15184 · G15062 | On time 8:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h19 | 9:19 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
W34974 | On time 8:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h08 | 9:35 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15042 · G15442+ G01133 | On time 8:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h23 | 10:01 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2 changes | |
G15185 · C48131 | On time 9:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 10:20 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15006 | On time 9:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 10:33 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15186 · G15164 | On time 10:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h25 | 11:25 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15008 | On time 10:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 11:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15187 · G14903 | On time 11:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 12:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15010 | On time 11:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 12:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15188 · W34493 | On time 12:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 13:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15012 | On time 12:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 13:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41669 · W34498 | On time 13:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 14:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15013 | On time 13:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 14:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15189 · G14906 | On time 14:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h11 | 15:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15015 | On time 14:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h05 | 15:35 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41675 · G14908 | On time 14:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h12 | 16:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15017 | On time 15:30 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 16:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15190 · W34513 | On time 15:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h12 | 17:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
G15019 | On time 16:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h07 | 17:34 Bath Spa (BTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15191 · G14910 | On time 16:58 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 18:11 Bath Spa (BTH) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Cardiff to Bath run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:30 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Sweeping semicircular terrace and lawn, ideal for architecture lovers, photographs and a classic Bath city walk.
Large public park with gardens, walks, play areas and seasonal events, a pleasant green space near the city centre.
Steep hillside viewpoint giving one of Bath’s finest panoramas, especially rewarding at sunrise or sunset.
A soft round bun filled with currants, candied peel and sugar. Closely associated with Bath tea drinking since the 18th century.
A lighter, brioche-like sweet bun topped with crushed sugar and currants. A long-standing Bath speciality linked to spa visitors and Georgian tea rooms.
A hard, dry biscuit traditionally served with wine or cheese. Created in Bath as a refined alternative to richer buns for spa guests.
Smart but welcoming bistro focused on seasonal British cooking with a regularly changing menu and neighbourhood feel.
Refined restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in intimate, polished surroundings near the centre of Bath.
Popular pub by Pulteney Bridge serving well-kept beers and hearty British food in a lively, traditional setting.
Bath is pricier than many UK cities, with higher hotel and dining costs in the centre, though buses and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional.
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Bath Spa railway station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
It's easy to take in some history when trains from Cardiff to Bath Spa station are regular and fast. An hourly direct service departs Cardiff Central from around 5:00 a.m. late in the evening, taking a little over an hour. Occasional interim services are also available, which require one change and take only slightly longer at an hour and twenty minutes, depending on connections. Trains from Cardiff to Bath are run by First Great Western, which also offers an hourly weekend service.
The Welsh capital's main train station is Cardiff Central, lying south-west of the city. It is adjacent to the Millennium Stadium and a mere 10-minute walk from the shopping district and Cardiff Castle. Many of the South Wales valley lines run into Cardiff Central, making for a swift connection, and the station also features a taxi rank, bike lock-up and car park. Outside the entrance is Cardiff bus station, with local and regional services operating between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. The T9 express bus also runs from the airport to the train station and city centre, departing every 20 minutes throughout the day.
Bath is best known for its grand Georgian architecture, historic Roman baths and green spaces. Exploring the picturesque city is easy on foot and takes just 7 minutes from Bath Spa train station to the city centre. However, several buses also service this route, departing from the bus station adjacent to the train station. Buses run approximately every 10-15 minutes to the centre, university and the city's other districts. Meanwhile, a taxi rank and cycle hire facility are also available at the train station entrance.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Bath trains use the Cardiff Central to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: 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.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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 options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Bath Spa 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 options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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