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Bath to Cardiff train route details
First train
06:28
Last train
22:38
Journey time
1h 6m
Distance
57 km
Price
€6.63*
What are the next train times from Bath to Cardiff?
Discover all upcoming Bath to Cardiff services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
17:10 Bath Spa | 18:37 Cardiff Central |  | Find Tickets |
17:40 Bath Spa | 18:50 Cardiff Central | | Find Tickets |
17:46 Bath Spa | 19:10 Cardiff Central | | Find Tickets |
17:46 Bath Spa | 19:23 Cardiff Central | | Find Tickets |
18:11 Bath Spa | 19:37 Cardiff Central | | Find Tickets |
18:38 Bath Spa | 19:53 Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Bath to Cardiff
Travel during Off-Peak train times
To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
Group travel deals
Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Bath to Cardiff more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.
Season tickets for frequent travellers
If you make the journey between Bath and Cardiff on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
Split Tickets discount
It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers
Anytime tickets
With no time restrictions, Anytime tickets allow travel throughout the entire day. They're a great option if you require maximum flexibility or aren't sure exactly when you'll be travelling.
Season tickets
Offering unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, or annual options, these tickets can help you save around a third on train fares
Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets suit travellers who commute a few days a week, offering 8 days of unlimited travel in a 28-day period—which often works out cheaper than buying tickets on an individual daily basis
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