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Bath to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train
First train
09:10
Last train
Last train
22:38
Departure city
Departure city
Bath
Arrival city
Arrival city
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
1h 6m
Distance
Distance
36 miles
Price
Price
$7.75*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Bath to Cardiff?

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09:10
1h 17m, 1 change
Bath Spa
10:27
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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09:45
1h 20m, 1 change
Bath Spa
11:05
Cardiff Central
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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10:02
1h 21m, Direct
Bath Spa
11:23
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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10:45
1h 13m, 1 change
Bath Spa
11:58
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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11:28
1h 14m, Direct
Bath Spa
12:42
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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11:45
1h 13m, 1 change
Bath Spa
12:58
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Bath to Cardiff typically cost around $7.75, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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