- Distance: 37.8 mi
- Duration: 51 min
The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff. 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 Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff is 41.6 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
