Find trains from Cardiff to Bristol

The train from Cardiff to Bristol is a very scenic route as a large part of the journey is spent travelling along the coast. On this route from Cardiff to Bristol, you will see quite a few different bodies of water and pass over a few famous British rivers. As soon as the train leaves Cardiff station, it will head northwest and the welsh coastline should be visible on the right-hand side of the train. You will pass through a few different coastal villages, and you will pass the famous Walnut Tree Farm Park where you can see a beautiful forest that sits at the edge of the Welsh coast. After this, you will cross over the River Usk, which is a small river in comparison to the River Severn, which is one of the open borders between Wales and England. The River Severn has a few beaches that you can see, including the Severn Beach, which is mostly comprised of a paved promenade and a shingly beach. Eventually, you will leave the Severn river behind and head inland, before you finally arrive at Bristol, where you will pass over a number of estuaries from the River Avon as you enter the city.

Cardiff station has a lot of amenities available to travellers, including ticket machines where you can buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Bristol. There are ATMs and post boxes, should you need to withdraw cash or send letters before making your journey from Cardiff to Bristol. There are ramps and staff on hand to help you should you need any assistance due to reduced mobility or disability. There is public WiFi available as you wait for your rail from Cardiff to Bristol, and if you are thirsty or hungry, there are a few vending machines and convenience stores where you can buy snacks. There is even a first-class lounge should wish to spend your time waiting for the Cardiff to Bristol train somewhere that is a little quieter and more comfortable.

You do not need a passport to travel from Cardiff to Bristol as they are both member states of the United Kingdom and have free access borders between them. While carrying a passport is not necessary, we recommend that you bring some form of identification, particularly if you have reserved seats or a place in the first-class lounge. This is so that you can prove your identity, should there be any sort of problem with your booking. You may want to consider bringing a driving licence, if you have it, or some other type of card that contains your name and address, and perhaps a photograph.

There are quite a number of options for travelling from Bristol train station to the city centre. Bristol Temple Meads is the main train station for Bristol and is close to the city centre. It is very common to travel to the city centre from Bristol Temple Meads station. One of the most popular options is to take the line 8 bus, which should arrive at the city centre in a short time. There are a few more buses that can take you to the city centre as well, including the number 9, the number 462 and the number 512, although they tend to be slower. A taxi will only take some minutes, but it will be more expensive. You may also want to walk to the city centre from the train station, and it will take a nice walk (not too long) to get there.

0h 32m is the fastest available option to arrive in Bristol from Cardiff Wales by train. Travel time can vary by 0h 01m, so prioritise direct options for the quickest arrival. Take the AccesRail train from Cardiff Wales and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.

Ride to your destination comfortably on AccesRail. Consider AccesRail as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from Cardiff Wales to Bristol starting at £110.

A train from Cardiff Wales to Bristol will travel much more than the 25.4 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. The train journey is around 0h 32m long.

To save time, the fastest way to travel is by bus from Cardiff to Bristol on National Express. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard National Express to be about 1h 00m compared to taking a flight from Cardiff to Bristol or a train from Cardiff to Bristol which have been found to be slower alternatives.

Expect a bus to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a bus has deals available from £18. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a flight from Cardiff to Bristol or a train from Cardiff to Bristol can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.