The average train between Bath and South Wales takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath to South Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bath and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:38 PM which arrives into South Wales at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at South Wales station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Bath to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cwmbach station.
Book your Bath to South Wales train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bath and South Wales is 80.4 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 2h 30m.