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Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AED 34.87, with average prices for this route around AED 36.28.

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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:20 1h 1m, Direct Bristol Temple Meads	06:21 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
05:53 53m, Direct Bristol Temple Meads	06:46 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:28 51m, Direct Bristol Temple Meads	07:19 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:57 50m, Direct Bristol Temple Meads	07:47 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
07:07 58m, Direct Bristol Temple Meads	08:05 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
07:24 54m, Direct Bristol Temple Meads	08:18 Paris	Find Tickets

Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

First train

05:20

Last train

22:58

Departure station

Bristol Temple Meads

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

46m

Distance

27 miles

Price

AED 34.87*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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

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 Central 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 Cardiff Central, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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