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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bristol:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bristol costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
The journey is about 17m faster (50m by train vs 1h 7m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€24) vs $28 (€24)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Bristol
How to get from Cardiff to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:10 PM1h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)7:25 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:10 PM1h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)7:25 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G1501212:30 PM0h47Cardiff Central (CDF)1:17 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G150131:30 PM0h47Cardiff Central (CDF)2:17 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$181One-way0 transfers
- G1501011:30 AM0h48Cardiff Central (CDF)12:18 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$181One-way0 transfers
- G1518812:00 PM0h49Cardiff Central (CDF)12:49 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:15 PM1h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)1:30 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 AM1h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)2:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:10 AM1h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)4:25 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bristol:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bristol costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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