Cardiff to Bath by train
Bath lies 58 km (36 mi) east of Cardiff, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 33 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 71 km (44 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cardiff | Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 372,089 | 101,557 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Cardiff Queen Street railway station, Fairwater railway station, Ty Glas railway station | Bath Spa railway station, Oldfield Park railway station, Westmoreland Street railway station |
| Postal codes | CF10–CF24 | BA1 |
Where to book trains from Cardiff to Bath
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Common questions
How far is Bath from Cardiff?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line, east of Cardiff; by road roughly 71 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bath by train?
About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cardiff and Bath?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.