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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. 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 $8, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bristol costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $29 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 7m 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.
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.
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.
- FlixBus8:45 PM1h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)9:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:45 PM1h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)9:55 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G1501212:30 PM0h47Cardiff Central (CDF)1:17 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G150131:30 PM0h47Cardiff Central (CDF)2:17 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$271One-way0 transfers
- G150247:28 PM0h47Cardiff Central (CDF)8:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$271One-way0 transfers
- G1501011:30 AM0h48Cardiff Central (CDF)12:18 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:25 PM1h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)12:40 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM1h30Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:10 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
NX21610:10 PM1h05Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:15 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bristol:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bristol costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 8 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, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Cardiff Bus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
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