Next train departures

Next departures for Bristol to Cardiff on August 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:03pm	Bristol Parkway	33m	3:36pm	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Bristol Parkway	33m	3:36pm	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	3:28pm	Bristol Temple Meads	48m	4:16pm	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	3:28pm	Bristol Temple Meads	48m	4:16pm	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	3:33pm	Bristol Parkway	33m	4:06pm	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	3:33pm	Bristol Parkway	33m	4:06pm	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	3:57pm	Bristol Temple Meads	53m	4:50pm	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	4:04pm	Bristol Parkway	34m	4:38pm	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cardiff on August 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:28am	Bristol Parkway	38m	8:06am	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Bristol Parkway	33m	3:36pm	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	7:25am	Bristol Temple Meads	54m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:25am	Bristol Temple Meads	54m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:28am	Bristol Parkway	38m	8:06am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	47m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	47m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:56am	Bristol Temple Meads	52m	8:48am	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cardiff on August 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:28am	Bristol Parkway	38m	8:06am	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Bristol Parkway	33m	3:36pm	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	7:25am	Bristol Temple Meads	54m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:25am	Bristol Temple Meads	54m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:28am	Bristol Parkway	38m	8:06am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	47m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	47m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:56am	Bristol Temple Meads	52m	8:48am	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cardiff on August 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:28am	Bristol Parkway	38m	8:06am	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Bristol Parkway	33m	3:36pm	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	7:25am	Bristol Temple Meads	54m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:25am	Bristol Temple Meads	54m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:28am	Bristol Parkway	38m	8:06am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	47m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	47m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:56am	Bristol Temple Meads	52m	8:48am	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cardiff on August 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:25am	Bristol Parkway	33m	7:58am	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	7:25am	Bristol Parkway	33m	7:58am	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	7:20am	Bristol Temple Meads	50m	8:10am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:20am	Bristol Temple Meads	50m	8:10am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:57am	Bristol Temple Meads	48m	8:45am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	8:04am	Bristol Parkway	33m	8:37am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	8:04am	Bristol Parkway	33m	8:37am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	8:22am	Bristol Temple Meads	48m	9:10am	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cardiff on August 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	46m	10:24am	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	9:56am	Bristol Parkway	33m	10:29am	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	8:58am	Bristol Parkway	44m	9:42am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	8:58am	Bristol Parkway	44m	9:42am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	9:05am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 2m	10:07am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	9:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	46m	10:24am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	9:56am	Bristol Parkway	33m	10:29am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	9:59am	Bristol Temple Meads	48m	10:47am	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cardiff on August 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:28am	Bristol Parkway	38m	8:06am	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Bristol Parkway	33m	3:36pm	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Bristol Temple Meads	47m	7:50am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:27am	Bristol Temple Meads	52m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:27am	Bristol Temple Meads	52m	8:19am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:28am	Bristol Parkway	38m	8:06am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	7:55am	Bristol Temple Meads	53m	8:48am	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	8:04am	Bristol Parkway	35m	8:39am	Cardiff Central	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bristol to Cardiff

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

71bus per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

39 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceZAR 79 - ZAR 856	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceZAR 193 - ZAR 915	Average Duration47m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bristol and Cardiff?

Bristol

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Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Filton
594 Filton Ave, Bristol BS7 0QQ, UK

Cardiff

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Cardiff Central
Cardiff Central, UK
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Train companies

Great Western Railway

3.9/545 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi4.1

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

CrossCountry

4.2/548 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi3.6

GB train companies:FlixTrain, RegioJet, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to Cardiff by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Bristol to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Cardiff start at ZAR 193. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 443. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Bristol to Cardiff?
The average train trip from Bristol to Cardiff takes 47m and covers 43 km. The quickest train gets you there in 32m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Cardiff?
The earliest train from Bristol to Cardiff departs at 7:03am. The latest train departs at 11:48pm.
What is the best train operator from Bristol to Cardiff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bristol to Cardiff?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Bristol to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bristol to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-08

ZAR 372

08-09

ZAR 371

Today

ZAR 372

08-11

ZAR 372

08-12

No data

08-13

ZAR 372

08-14

ZAR 372

08-15

ZAR 366

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Cardiff was searched and found on Aug 15, 2026 with a price of ZAR 366

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ZAR 366 to ZAR 798 for a train ticket from Bristol to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 366 which is on 2026-08-15.