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Bristol to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:24
Last train
Last train
23:06
Departure city
Departure city
Bristol
Arrival city
Arrival city
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
31m
Distance
Distance
28 miles
Price
Price
$13.09*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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20:06
31m, Direct
Bristol
20:37
Cardiff
Great Western Railway
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20:07
40m, Direct
Bristol
20:47
Cardiff
Great Western Railway
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20:29
33m, Direct
Bristol
21:02
Cardiff
Great Western Railway
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20:32
37m, Direct
Bristol
21:09
Cardiff
Great Western Railway
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21:03
35m, Direct
Bristol
21:38
Cardiff
Great Western Railway
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21:07
38m, Direct
Bristol
21:45
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Explore the cheapest prices to Cardiff from Bristol this week

Ticket prices for Bristol to Cardiff typically cost around $13.09, 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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Wed10Jun
Cheapest train of the day
$21.44
14:0514:37
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$21.44
Thu11Jun
Cheapest train of the day
$21.44
14:0514:37
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$21.44
Fri12Jun
Cheapest train of the day
$21.44
16:0816:49
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$21.44
Sat13Jun
Cheapest train of the day
$21.44
13:0513:43
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$21.44
Sun14Jun
Cheapest train of the day
$13.09
05:3806:21
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$13.09
Mon15Jun
Cheapest train of the day
$21.44
14:0514:37
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$21.44
Tue16Jun
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How to book cheap train tickets from Bristol to Cardiff

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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you make the journey between Bristol 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.
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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 traveling 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.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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