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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and local collections in a grand building. A top all-round introduction to Bristol.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$6
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$10
Fastest journey on Oct 10
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
1 h 6 m
Buses on Oct 10
38
Distance
41 km
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.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Bristol will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 38 buses from Cardiff to Bristol, including 38 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
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FlixBusBuses from Cardiff to Bristol run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Bristol buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX202 | 2:35 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 3:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 4:25 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 4:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 5:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 6:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 7:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 6:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 7:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h30 | 8:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 9:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX111 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 10:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 10:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 11:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 11:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 12:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 10:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h10 | 11:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 1:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 1:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 1:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 1:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 2:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 3:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 4:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 2:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 5:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX111 | 4:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 5:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h30 | 6:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | 6:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 7:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 7:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | 8:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h15 | 9:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 9:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | 10:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 11:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 12:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h05 | 12:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 2:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 2:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 3:25 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and local collections in a grand building. A top all-round introduction to Bristol.
Historic passenger ship designed by Brunel. Explore decks, cabins, and dockside museum displays on one of Bristol’s most famous heritage attractions.
Purpose-built city history museum beside the floating harbour. It tells Bristol’s story through people, trade, protest, and everyday life.
Historic waterfront district with museums, boats, walks, and lively public spaces. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting Bristol’s signature atmosphere.
Elegant Georgian neighborhood of terraces, crescents, and village-like streets. A classic base for architecture, walks, and access to the bridge.
Panoramic viewpoint above the Avon Gorge near the suspension bridge. One of Bristol’s best free spots for dramatic landscapes and sunset photos.
A split-top white roll filled with roast beef, onions and gravy. A Bristol classic tied to the city’s old market and dockside workers.
Bristol’s own blue cheese, made in Somerset and long associated with the city. Rich, creamy and pungent, it reflects the region’s historic cheese trade.
Dry, still or sparkling cider made from West Country apples. Bristol’s pubs and cider houses make it a defining local drink with deep regional roots.
Historic harbourside restaurant in a converted shipping container. Celebrated for local seafood, oysters and relaxed waterside dining.
Michelin-starred fine dining known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and an intimate, special-occasion atmosphere.
Beloved casual eatery serving mezze and Middle Eastern plates. Lively, affordable and one of Bristol’s longest-established independent favourites.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but central stays, attractions, and transport can still add up for tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Bristol Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) -> Bristol City Centre, Broadmead
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Bristol 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Bristol 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 and Bristol bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
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