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Bristol Temple Meads to Cathays Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Bristol Temple Meads to Cathays? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £15.40, with average prices for this route around £17.70. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Tue, Sep 2
From £15.40
Wed, Sep 3
From £17.70
Thu, Sep 4
From £17.70
Fri, Sep 5
From £17.70
Sat, Sep 6
From £17.10
Sun, Sep 7
From £17.70
Mon, Sep 8
From £17.70

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
22:36 Bristol Temple Meads	23:51 Cathays	1h 15m, Changes required		Find Tickets
22:58 Bristol Temple Meads	05:36+1 Paris	6h 38m, Changes required		Find Tickets View More Trains

Bristol Temple Meads to Cathays Train Route Details

First train

05:20

Last train

22:58

Departure station

Bristol Temple Meads

Arrival station

Cathays

Journey time

1h 1m

Distance

42 km

Price

£15.40*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

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

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 Cathays can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about 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 Cathays, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Bristol Temple Meads to Cathays ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Bristol Temple Meads to Cathays train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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Bristol Temple Meads to Cathays Train prices and times

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