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Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 16 Jan

Cheapest

£5

Average

£5

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

23:051h15

Bristol, Marlborough Street

00:20Cardiff

£51One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

11:001h30

Bristol, Marlborough Street

12:30Cardiff

£51One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

12:451h25

Bristol, Marlborough Street

14:10Cardiff

£51One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

14:551h15

Bristol, Marlborough Street

16:10Cardiff

£51One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

14:501h30

Bristol, Marlborough Street

16:20Cardiff

£51One-way

0 changes

Bristol to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 16 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	00:50 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h15	02:05 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	02:50 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h15	04:05 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
National Express NX216 National ExpressNX216	04:35 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h05	05:40 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:00 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h15	07:15 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
National Express NX216 National ExpressNX216	06:25 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h10	07:35 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:20 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h20	10:40 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	11:00 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h30	12:30 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:45 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h25	14:10 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	14:50 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h30	16:20 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	14:55 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h15	16:10 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	15:05 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h40	16:45 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	16:55 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h30	18:25 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	18:00 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h30	19:30 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	19:00 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h20	20:20 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	20:55 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h20	22:15 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	21:30 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h15	22:45 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	23:05 Bristol, Marlborough Street	1h15	00:20 Cardiff	0 changesDirect
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Bus times from Bristol to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 16 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 5 m

Average

1 h 21 m

Buses per day

Distance

41 km

Of the 17 buses that leave Bristol for Cardiff every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

04:351h05

Bristol, Marlborough Street

05:40Cardiff

£201One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

06:251h10

Bristol, Marlborough Street

07:35Cardiff

£201One-way

0 changes

02:501h15

Bristol, Marlborough Street

04:05Cardiff

£61One-way

0 changes

23:051h15

Bristol, Marlborough Street

00:20Cardiff

£51One-way

0 changes

14:551h15

Bristol, Marlborough Street

16:10Cardiff

£51One-way

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Cardiff

Buses from Bristol to Cardiff run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by train.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £4

Distance

40 km

Average bus duration

1h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 5m

First bus

00:03

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £4

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Bristol to Cardiff

Find the best coaches to Cardiff from Bristol with Omio's travel partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from £3. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

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

Bristol to Cardiff coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £21
National Express frequency: 5 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bristol to Cardiff coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £3

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Coach information from Bristol to Cardiff with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 42 min
Cheapest Price: £4

Buses from Bristol to Cardiff

National Express operates a direct bus service between Bristol and Cardiff. This is a one hour trip, although some services can take 20 minutes longer. There are ten buses covering this route every day, departing at least every two hours, and hourly at peak times. Coaches begin travelling this route every day at 9:15 a.m., and service ends at 1:55 a.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bristol to Cardiff?

Departure Station: Bristol Coach Station Also known as Marlborough Street Station. The station is conveniently located between the University and the shopping area of Broadmead which can be reached on foot in just ten minutes. The cultural district and Harbourside are one mile away, and so is Temple Meads.

Arrival Station: Cardiff Coach Station Cardiff Coach Station, or Sophia Gardens Station, located by the River Taff, 0.6 miles north of the Millennium Stadium and from Cardiff Castle. There are frequent city buses connecting the station with the city centre, although the most convenient bus is number 24. The recreational area of Cardiff Bay is two and a half miles away.

Which bus companies provide the route from Bristol to Cardiff?

There is one bus provider that serves the route from Bristol to Cardiff– National Express

How long is the journey from Cardiff to Bristol on the coach?

On average the journey takes just over an hour to complete on the coach. This may var slightly depending on the coach provider and if the service includes a change or a stop.

Where do the coaches depart from and arrive to?

Departing Bristol on the coach: Bristol Coach Station is the main departure point in the city for National Express services. Located in the city centre, about a mile from Bristol Temple Meads station, the coach station can be reached on foot from most other central destinations, or by using public buses.

Getting into Cardiff on the coach: National Express buses from Bristol to Cardiff terminate at Cardiff Bus Station, which is conveniently located on the forecourt of Cardiff rail station in the heart of the city centre, and easy walking distance from most hotels and the main shopping promenade.

FAQs: Bristol to Cardiff coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bristol to Cardiff 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 Bristol to Cardiff.

Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Cardiff can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Cardiff is £5; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Bristol to Cardiff is 1 h 5 min to travel the 25 mile long trip, with around there are 51 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Bristol to Cardiff leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Bristol to Cardiff leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Bristol to Cardiff without having to change trains with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. There are 44 direct coaches from Bristol to Cardiff each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from Bristol to Cardiff, you can count on Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Cardiff from Bristol and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

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

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Airport Bus Station, which is located around 8.9 miles (14.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street, located 2.7 miles (4.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cardiff from Bristol 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 Bristol to Cardiff by coach is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff from Bristol including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Cardiff

Bristol

Cardiff

The major coach station for departures 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 from Bristol to Cardiff.

Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)