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Bath to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:47
Last train
Last train
22:38
Departure city
Departure city
Bath
Arrival city
Arrival city
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
1h 6m
Distance
Distance
57 km
Price
Price
€6.57*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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06:47
1h 19m, Direct
Bath Spa
08:06
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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07:04
1h 15m, 1 change
Bath Spa
08:19
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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07:10
1h 29m, 2 change
Bath Spa
08:39
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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07:30
1h 20m, Direct
Bath Spa
08:50
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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07:30
1h 38m, 2 change
Bath Spa
09:08
Cardiff Central
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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07:51
1h 31m, 1 change
Bath Spa
09:22
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Explore the cheapest prices to Cardiff from Bath this week

Fares from Bath to Cardiff usually average around €6.57, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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How to book cheap train tickets from Bath to Cardiff

Book in advance

Book in advance

Save up to 61% on your journey from Bath to Cardiff by booking Advance tickets at least 1 week ahead. These tickets are typically available up to 12 weeks before travel, with savings subject to route availability and excluding Anytime fares.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
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Group travel deals

If you are traveling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make traveling from Bath to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

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