There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 11m£27–53Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to James Street Westbus 39 / ...
4h 10m£14–29Line 304 bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 12m£25–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Bath61.9 mi
1h 38mDrive 61.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bathcar 61.9 mi
1h 38m£16–22
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath is to line 304 bus and bus which costs £14 - £29 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at James Street West via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Bath Spa via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bath is 63 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £26 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Bath, England?
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport Holiday Inn Express to Bath Spa via Rhoose station, Rhoose, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to James Street West via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Rhoose to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to James Street West
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bath.
There are 2856+ hotels available in Bath.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bath. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















