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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham 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 41m
Duration
65 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cheltenham to Cardiff Bay (Water) train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Cardiff Bay (Water). The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham 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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 32m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 38m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Cardiff Bay (Water)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Cardiff Bay (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.

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