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Cardiff to Bristol bus with Megabus

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Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Feb 17

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
12:15PM1h20
Cardiff
01:35PMBristol, Marlborough Street
71One-way
0 transfers
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FlixBus
04:45AM1h20
Cardiff
06:05AMBristol, Marlborough Street
71One-way
0 transfers
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FlixBus
08:45AM1h20
Cardiff
10:05AMBristol, Marlborough Street
71One-way
0 transfers
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FlixBus
06:45AM1h20
Cardiff
08:05AMBristol, Marlborough Street
71One-way
0 transfers
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FlixBus
09:15AM1h20
Cardiff
10:35AMBristol, Marlborough Street
71One-way
0 transfers

Cardiff to Bristol bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, February 17
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FlixBus
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12:45AM Cardiff1h15 02:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
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FlixBus
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02:45AM Cardiff1h15 04:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
04:45AM Cardiff1h20 06:05AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
05:05AM Cardiff1h15 06:20AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
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05:45AM Cardiff1h15 07:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
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FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
06:45AM Cardiff1h20 08:05AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM Cardiff1h20 10:05AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
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FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM Cardiff1h20 10:35AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM Cardiff1h15 12:00PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
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FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM Cardiff1h20 01:35PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
12:45PM Cardiff1h20 02:05PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
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FlixBusFlixBus
02:50PM Cardiff1h20 04:10PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
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04:45PM Cardiff1h20 06:05PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Cardiff to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Feb 17

Fastest Journey

1 h 15 m

Average

1 h 18 m

Buses per day

13

Distance

41 km

Of the 13 buses that leave Cardiff for Bristol every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
05:05AM1h15
Cardiff
06:20AMBristol, Marlborough Street
81One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
10:45AM1h15
Cardiff
12:00PMBristol, Marlborough Street
81One-way
0 transfers
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FlixBus
02:45AM1h15
Cardiff
04:00AMBristol, Marlborough Street
81One-way
0 transfers
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FlixBus
05:45AM1h15
Cardiff
07:00AMBristol, Marlborough Street
71One-way
0 transfers
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12:45AM1h15
Cardiff
02:00AMBristol, Marlborough Street
81One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Bristol

Buses from Cardiff to Bristol run on average 57 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
40 km
Average bus duration
1h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Buses per day
57
Direct buses
44
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
00:03
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Cardiff to Bristol

Travel between Cardiff and Bristol from €3 with Omio’s coach partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff - Bristol coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Cardiff to Bristol coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: €23
  • National Express frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Bristol

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff to Bristol with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Bristol.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Cardiff to Bristol can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cardiff to Bristol is €7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to Bristol coach travel time is 1 h 5 min   for the 40 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Cardiff to Bristol leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Cardiff to Bristol leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, there are 44 direct coaches a day from Cardiff to Bristol with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Cardiff to Bristol, you can count on Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Bristol. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cardiff and Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from Cardiff, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street, Cardiff, University and Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). When arriving in Bristol, you can end your journey in coach stations like Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Airport, Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bristol, Airport Bus Station, located 8.9 miles (14.4 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bristol from Cardiff is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Bristol by coach is May.
You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to Bristol 2 different ways: train or coach.

Popular bus stations from Cardiff to Bristol

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Bristol
The major bus station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens for your trip from Cardiff to Bristol.
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
The major bus station for arrivals in Bristol is Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) for your trip to Bristol from Cardiff.
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
Bristol, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
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Distance to city center
11 km
Car connection
North Side Road
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Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
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Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
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Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
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WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
  • Bus: A1, A2
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