Trains tickets from Bristol to Cardiff

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TodayApr 24
from $23
TomorrowApr 25
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SatApr 26
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
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TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
ThuMay 1

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Parkway
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Bristol to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$25
Average train trip duration38m
Number of daily trains35
Earliest train departure6:57am
Distance27 miles (42 km)
Latest train departure11:48pm

Bristol to Cardiff Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
$23
04/23
$23
Today
$23
04/25
$23
04/26
No data
04/27
No data
04/28
$23
04/29
$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to Cardiff was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $47 for a train ticket from Bristol to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bristol to Cardiff is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cardiff, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bristol and Cardiff, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Bristol to Cardiff, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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