Bristol to Cardiff Bus

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Bristol to Cardiff Route Summary

Bristol to Cardiff bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 30 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bristol bus station at 04:35h, arriving at Cardiff bus station at 05:35h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:35h, arriving at 00:50h the same day.
Departure station and country BristolUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country CardiffUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 44 mi
Average Trip Duration 01h 25min
Total Departures 30
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price $7
Transportation Options Bus, Train



Getting from Bristol and Cardiff by bus

The shortest travel distance between Bristol and Cardiff is 44 mi. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 01:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:50h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cardiff earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Bristol to Cardiff. The overnight bus departs at 23:35 and arrives at the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Cardiff:
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Bus companies operating the Bristol to Cardiff route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 313 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Bristol or Cardiff bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Bristol

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

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  Cardiff

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


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $7 (One-Way) or $14 (Return).

Travel reviews for Bristol to Cardiff bus

Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Bristol to Cardiff. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old 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 Cardiff

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