Hi, We're contemplating a day trip in August from Bath to St. Fagans museum, just outside of Cardiff; hourly trains run the route, then getting a bus or taxi to the museum, then back to Bath via the train. Seems like an easy day trip without a car. We're getting a car the next day to travel to Avebury, then the Costwalds for a couple of nights. Has anybody tried this day trip (with or without a car)? Thanks!
Posted by
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
1446 posts
I can't comment on St. Fagans being a day trip from Bath. We have been there twice and think it's really worthwhile - that's all I can comment on. We had a car and were staying in Cardiff so it was easy for us, and we very much enjoyed it.
Posted by
Hamburg, SH, Deutschland
21 posts
The train to Cardiff from Bath is fast and pleasant but cost me more than a hire car would have cost the last time I did it. I.E. more than 20 pounds. I therefore suggest a car if there is a few of you.
Posted by
Downingtown, USA
2365 posts
Suggest you just get the car a day early if possible rather than train, bus or taxi.
Posted by
OP
Denver, CO, USA
135 posts
thanks for the replies; looks like we might change our itinerary- pick up car at heathrow, spend night in avebury, go to the costwalds for 3 nights, then on to cardiff and St. Fagans. The car will give us a lot more flexibility, and cost less in the long run.
Thanks for your replies! Tony
Posted by
Sherman, TX, United States
3 posts
I loved Bath and would love to return. My husband was speaking at a conference in Reading. I took the bus to the train station in the morning. Toured Bath then caught the train back. I returned in time to have dinner with my husband that evening. It was a delightful day trip. Next time I'd like to spend a night in Bath.