The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 10 buses that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Bristol Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
2:40 AM1h25Cardiff Central (CDF)4:05 AMBristol Airport$91One-way0 transfers
5:15 AM1h45Cardiff Central (CDF)7:00 AMBristol Airport$101One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM1h35Cardiff Central (CDF)10:05 AMBristol Airport$101One-way0 transfers
2:50 PM1h40Cardiff Central (CDF)4:30 PMBristol Airport$101One-way0 transfers
10:35 PM1h45Cardiff Central (CDF)12:20 AMBristol Airport$111One-way0 transfers
2:40 AM1h25Cardiff Central (CDF)4:05 AMBristol Airport$91One-way0 transfers
11:15 AM1h35Cardiff Central (CDF)12:50 PMBristol Airport$161One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM1h35Cardiff Central (CDF)10:05 AMBristol Airport$101One-way0 transfers
9:10 PM1h35Cardiff Central (CDF)10:45 PMBristol Airport$131One-way0 transfers
2:50 PM1h40Cardiff Central (CDF)4:30 PMBristol Airport$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Bristol Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:27AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:48AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:44PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 10:11PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:41AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX216 | Delayed 6:40 AM 2:30 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 4:45 AM 4:45 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · WXA1 | Delayed 7:40 AM 2:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h46 | 5:31 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX216 | Delayed 6:40 AM 4:25 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h20 | 5:45 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · WXA1 | Delayed 7:40 AM 4:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h42 | 7:27 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h45 | 8:00 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | Delayed 6:40 AM 6:30 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 7:55 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · WXA1 | Delayed 7:40 AM 6:40 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h59 | 9:39 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX216 | On time 9:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h35 | 12:15 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 11:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h35 | 1:45 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 1:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h40 | 2:40 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 2h05 | 3:40 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 3:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h41 | 4:56 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h45 | 5:20 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · WXA1 | 4:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h04 | 7:44 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX216 | On time 6:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h45 | 7:50 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 8:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h45 | 10:00 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h40 | 10:25 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 10:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h35 | 11:45 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · WXA1 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h02 | 2:42 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h25 | 4:05 AM Bristol Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport
Buses from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 2:40 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol AirportYou can travel by bus between Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport 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 Bristol Airport, 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 Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport buses use the Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) station pair, with some services arriving at Bristol, Airport Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bristol Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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