Cardiff to Bristol bus with Megabus

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Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Feb 08

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
08:45PM1h20
Cardiff
10:05PMBristol, Marlborough Street
$91One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:45AM1h20
Cardiff
10:05AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$91One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:45AM1h20
Cardiff
08:05AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$91One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:45AM1h15
Cardiff
07:00AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$91One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
12:45AM1h15
Cardiff
02:00AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cardiff to Bristol bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, February 8
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
12:45AM Cardiff1h15 02:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
02:45AM Cardiff1h15 04:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX202
National ExpressNX202
02:50AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h05 03:55AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
04:45AM Cardiff1h20 06:05AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX202
National ExpressNX202
04:45AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h05 05:50AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
05:05AM Cardiff1h15 06:20AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
05:45AM Cardiff1h15 07:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX202
National ExpressNX202
06:40AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h10 07:50AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
06:45AM Cardiff1h20 08:05AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX202
National ExpressNX202
08:40AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h10 09:50AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM Cardiff1h20 10:05AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM Cardiff1h20 10:35AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX202
National ExpressNX202
10:40AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h10 11:50AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM Cardiff1h15 12:00PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM Cardiff1h20 01:35PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX202
National ExpressNX202
12:35PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h15 01:50PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
12:45PM Cardiff1h20 02:05PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
02:50PM Cardiff1h20 04:10PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX202
National ExpressNX202
03:05PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h15 04:20PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX201
National ExpressNX201
04:40PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h10 05:50PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
04:45PM Cardiff1h20 06:05PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX216
National ExpressNX216
06:05PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h15 07:20PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX216
National ExpressNX216
08:15PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h15 09:30PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45PM Cardiff1h20 10:05PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX216
National ExpressNX216
10:10PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h05 11:15PM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35PM Cardiff1h15 12:50AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX201
National ExpressNX201
11:40PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1h05 12:45AM Bristol, Marlborough Street0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Cardiff to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Feb 08

Fastest Journey

1 h 5 m

Average

1 h 14 m

Buses per day

27

Distance

41 km

Of the 27 buses that leave Cardiff for Bristol every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
11:40PM1h05
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
12:45AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
02:50AM1h05
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
03:55AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
04:45AM1h05
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
05:50AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
10:10PM1h05
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
11:15PMBristol, Marlborough Street
$181One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
10:40AM1h10
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
11:50AMBristol, Marlborough Street
$191One-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 $6 (€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
24 miles (40 km)
Average bus duration
1h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€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

Bus companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Cardiff to Bristol

You can travel by bus from Cardiff to Bristol with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Bristol from Cardiff, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Cardiff to Bristol bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • 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 bus tickets from Cardiff to Bristol can start from as little as $4 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff to Bristol is $7 (€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 bus travel time is 1 h 5 min   for the 25 mile (40 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Cardiff to Bristol leaves at 12: 03AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Cardiff to Bristol leaves at 11: 55PM.
Yes, there are 44 direct buses a day from Cardiff to Bristol with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus 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 bus companies who offer a service to Bristol from Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

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

Passengers board the bus 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 bus at Bristol, Airport, located 8.6 miles (13.8 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 bus is May.
You have options as you can travel between Cardiff and Bristol 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular bus stations from Cardiff to Bristol

Cardiff
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
Cardiff, University
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street
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
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
Car connection
North Side Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
  • Bus: A1, A2
Bristol, Bond Street North
Bristol, Airport Bus Station
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)

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