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Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as IDR 154,586, with average prices for this route around IDR 160,769.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
19:57 Bristol Temple Meads	20:46 Cardiff Central	49m, Direct	Find Tickets
20:09 Bristol Temple Meads	21:01 Cardiff Central	52m, Changes required	Find Tickets
20:21 Bristol Temple Meads	21:09 Cardiff Central	48m, Direct	Find Tickets
20:33 Bristol Temple Meads	21:38 Cardiff Central	1h 5m, Changes required	Find Tickets
20:57 Bristol Temple Meads	21:44 Cardiff Central	47m, Direct	Find Tickets
21:26 Bristol Temple Meads	22:16 Paris	50m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

05:20

Last train

22:58

Departure station

Bristol Temple Meads

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

46m

Distance

41 km

Price

IDR 154,586*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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