What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Bath?

Cardiff and Bath are 37 miles (59 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Bath?

The majority of buses traveling from Cardiff to Bath start their journey at Sophia Gardens and wind up at Bath Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Cardiff to Bath from $13 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Bath on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	2h 37m	8:42pm	Bath Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	3h 51m	6:26am	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Sophia Gardens	3h 51m	6:26am	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Sophia Gardens	2h 54m	7:24am	Bath Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Sophia Gardens	2h 54m	7:24am	Bath Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:29 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Bath

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bath. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

37 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $37	Average Duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $61	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $11	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Cardiff Bath recent customer reviews

All good

Shianne C.

October 9, 2022

Very easy Journey

Tracy G.

February 11, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Bath?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

C - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Stops in Bath

A - Bath Bus Station

B - 3 London Rd

C - Bath University

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Bath by bus

What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Bath?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Bath?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$34

11/16

$20

Today

$13

11/18

$13

11/19

No data

11/20

$13

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The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Bath was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Bath, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $41 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bath based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-18.