Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay from $21.44*

Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay from $21.44*

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Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $21.44, with average prices for this route around $28.23.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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05:20
Bristol Temple Meads
06:54
Cardiff Bay
1h 34m, Changes requiredCrossCountryTransport for Wales
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05:53
Bristol Temple Meads
07:24
Cardiff Bay
1h 31m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayTransport for Wales
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06:28
Bristol Temple Meads
07:54
Cardiff Bay
1h 26m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayTransport for Wales
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07:07
Bristol Temple Meads
08:24
Cardiff Bay
1h 17m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayTransport for Wales
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07:24
Bristol Temple Meads
08:54
Cardiff Bay
1h 30m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayTransport for Wales
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07:40
Bristol Temple Meads
09:06
Paris
1h 26m, Changes requiredGreat Western RailwayTransport for Wales
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Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay Train Route Details

The Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay train ticket is from $21.44. The average travel time is 1h 7m, covering a distance of approximately 41 mile. There are usually 55 daily trains provided by Transport for Wales,Great Western Railway,CrossCountry. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:20
Last train
Last train
22:58
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 7m
Distance
Distance
41 mile
Price
Price
$21.44*

Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay Train Travel Guide

Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cardiff Bay

Trains running from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay will typically take around at least 1h 7m and there is approximately 55 train running everyday.

Book cheap train tickets from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

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With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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