4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Cardiff
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Cardiff will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 34 buses that leave Bristol for Cardiff on Thu, Aug 13, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX2166:25 AM1h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:40 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM1h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€71One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:30 PM1h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:05 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:50 PM1h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:30 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM1h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:15 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€71One-way0 transfers
- NX2164:35 AM1h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens€101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 PM1h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€71One-way0 transfers
- NX20211:35 PM1h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:50 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens€111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:10 AM1h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM1h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:15 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 41 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Cardiff buses for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 12:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 11:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 12:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 13 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 1:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 2:20 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 4:05 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX216 | 4:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h10 | 5:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 6:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX216 | 6:25 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 7:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h30 | 10:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX201 | 9:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h20 | 11:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h30 | 12:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h20 | 12:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h35 | 1:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 1:20 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h30 | 1:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 12:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 2:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h40 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 2:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h35 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h35 | 5:05 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h30 | 6:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h40 | 6:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h35 | 7:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h35 | 7:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX111 | 6:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 7:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 6:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 8:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h25 | 8:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 8:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h35 | 9:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX202 | 8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 10:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h20 | 10:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h20 | 10:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h15 | 11:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Bristol to Cardiff run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 41 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 41 km |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, First Bristol, Bath & the West from Bristol to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Cardiff with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, First Bristol, Bath & the West for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Bristol to Cardiff
National Express operates a direct bus service between Bristol and Cardiff. This is a one hour trip, although some services can take 20 minutes longer. There are ten buses covering this route every day, departing at least every two hours, and hourly at peak times. Coaches begin travelling this route every day at 9:15 a.m., and service ends at 1:55 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bristol to Cardiff?
Departure Station: Bristol Coach Station Also known as Marlborough Street Station. The station is conveniently located between the University and the shopping area of Broadmead which can be reached on foot in just ten minutes. The cultural district and Harbourside are one mile away, and so is Temple Meads.
Arrival Station: Cardiff Coach Station Cardiff Coach Station, or Sophia Gardens Station, located by the River Taff, 0.6 miles north of the Millennium Stadium and from Cardiff Castle. There are frequent city buses connecting the station with the city centre, although the most convenient bus is number 24. The recreational area of Cardiff Bay is two and a half miles away.
Which bus companies provide the route from Bristol to Cardiff?
There is one bus provider that serves the route from Bristol to Cardiff– National Express
How long is the journey from Cardiff to Bristol on the coach?
On average the journey takes just over an hour to complete on the coach. This may var slightly depending on the coach provider and if the service includes a change or a stop.
Where do the coaches depart from and arrive to?
Departing Bristol on the coach: Bristol Coach Station is the main departure point in the city for National Express services. Located in the city centre, about a mile from Bristol Temple Meads station, the coach station can be reached on foot from most other central destinations, or by using public buses.
Getting into Cardiff on the coach: National Express buses from Bristol to Cardiff terminate at Cardiff Bus Station, which is conveniently located on the forecourt of Cardiff rail station in the heart of the city centre, and easy walking distance from most hotels and the main shopping promenade.
FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Cardiff
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Cardiff by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bristol to Cardiff
Most Bristol to Cardiff buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) station pair, with some services arriving at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Cardiff bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) from Bristol city centre
Getting to Bristol, Airport Bus Station from Bristol city centre
Getting to Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) bus station facilities and services
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus). ATMs are available at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus): Station is accessible for disabled users.
Which Cardiff station do buses from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
Getting to Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB). ATMs are available at Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB): Accessible via ramped access.
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