Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) Trains

Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 20m
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 8m

£14–30

Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Cardiff Bay (Water). The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay (Water) at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:58 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
6h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:38 AM → 10:35 AM
57 min • 1 change
10:05 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 11:35 AM
55 min • 1 change
11:11 AM → 12:35 PM
1h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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