Cardiff to Bristol bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 31 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cardiff bus station at 02:35h, arriving at Bristol bus station at 03:40h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:40h, arriving at 00:45h the following day.
Departure station and country
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Bristol, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
45 mi
Average Trip Duration
01h 12min
Total Departures
31
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
$7
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Cardiff to Bristol:
The shortest travel distance between Cardiff and Bristol is 45 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 22:15 has a travel time of 01:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 01:25h.
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 Bristol earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from Cardiff to Bristol.
The overnight bus departs at 23:40 and arrives at 00:45
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Bristol:
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