Cardiff to Bristol Bus and Coach

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Cardiff to Bristol Route Overview

Cardiff to Bristol bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 28 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Cardiff at 02:50h, arriving at Bristol at 03:55h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:40h, arriving at 00:45h the following day.

Departure station and country CardiffUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country BristolUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 45 mi
Average Trip Duration 01h 12min
Total Departures 28
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £5
Transportation Options Coach, Train, Plane



Traveling by coach from Cardiff to Bristol

The shortest travel distance between Cardiff and Bristol is 45 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 22:15 has a travel time of 01:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:25h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bristol earlier, there the same day.

Bus companies operating the Cardiff to Bristol route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 313 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cardiff or Bristol coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Cardiff

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cardiff here

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  Bristol

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bristol here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £5 (One-Way) or £10 (Return).

Travel reviews for Cardiff to Bristol bus

Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cardiff to Bristol. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Bristol

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