The average train between Bristol and Cwmbran takes 1h and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Cwmbran. 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 and Cwmbran. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cwmbran at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 13m • 1 change

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53 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

1h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Cwmbran. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Cwmbran station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Bristol to Cwmbran train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Cwmbran train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cwmbran station.
Book your Bristol to Cwmbran train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Cwmbran is 36.9 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cwmbran via Newport (S Wales) in around 1h 5m.