The average train between Cheltenham and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 1h 42m 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.
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 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 33m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Cardiff Bay (Water) station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Cheltenham to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cheltenham to Cardiff Bay (Water) train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cheltenham and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 90 km. The road distance is 105 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.