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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 3 atDeparture city: BristolDeparture location: Bristol Temple MeadsArrival time: May 3 atDestination city: CardiffDestination location: Cardiff CentralOperated by: CrossCountry
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 3 atDeparture city: BristolDeparture location: Bristol ParkwayArrival time: May 3 atDestination city: CardiffDestination location: Cardiff CentralOperated by: Great Western Railway
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: May 3 atDeparture city: BristolDeparture location: Bristol Temple MeadsArrival time: May 3 atDestination city: CardiffDestination location: Cardiff CentralOperated by: Great Western RailwayVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 3 atDeparture city: BristolDeparture location: Bristol ParkwayArrival time: May 3 atDestination city: CardiffDestination location: Cardiff CentralOperated by: CrossCountryVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 3 atDeparture city: BristolDeparture location: Bristol Temple MeadsArrival time: May 3 atDestination city: CardiffDestination location: Cardiff CentralOperated by: Great Western RailwayVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Bristol to CardiffAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bristol to Cardiff was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $16 to $47 for a train ticket from Bristol to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-05-05.
Usually RDG_GWR will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bristol to Cardiff is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cardiff, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bristol and Cardiff, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Bristol to Cardiff, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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