How to travel from Bristol to Cardiff

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Compare bus and train 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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 25 miles (41 km)

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€10

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€22

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1h 48m

Average total duration

1h 18m

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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from Bristol to Cardiff

How to get from Bristol to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX201
09:40AM1h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
11:00AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM1h35
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:15PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC74895
10:22AM0h41
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:03AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailL16801
10:40AM0h43
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:23AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$271One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailL17228
09:38AM0h46
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:24AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$271One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailL17229
10:05AM0h51
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:56AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM1h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
10:45AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM1h30
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:30PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:45PM1h30
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:15PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$81One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Bristol to Cardiff

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bristol to Cardiff, 58,93% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bristol to Cardiff and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Cardiff.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Cardiff including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cardiff:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cardiff costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Bristol to Cardiff is approximately 25 miles (41 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Cardiff is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Cardiff by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
  • 25 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Swansea. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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