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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Cirencester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 88 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m 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 to Cirencester:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Cirencester costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Cirencester take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-19.88. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 33m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Cirencester from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Cirencester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cirencester are Cheltenham, Gloucester, Oxford, Bristol and Swindon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cirencester on Omio.
Cheltenham is a Regency spa town known for elegant architecture, garden squares and a lively festival calendar. It is especially associated with jump racing and the Cheltenham Festival, balanced by a refined town-centre atmosphere.
Gloucester is known for its great cathedral and restored Victorian docks on the River Severn. Medieval streets, rugby culture and waterside museums give the city a practical West Country character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Swindon is known for its railway past, reflected in the STEAM Museum and the former works at the Designer Outlet. It feels like a modern Wiltshire town with practical shopping, business districts and easy access to parks and nearby countryside.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Cirencester:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Cirencester costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Cirencester take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 34m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Cirencester as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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