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Large harbourside museum covering Bristol’s people, industry and global links, with varied galleries and family-friendly displays.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caerphilly to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 45 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Caerphilly to Bristol:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caerphilly to Bristol costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 11m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 5m by bus vs 1h 8m by car) and save roughly £5 compared to fuel and tolls (£7 vs £12). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Caerphilly to Bristol coaches for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 13:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 15:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h20 | 16:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 17:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h30 | 18:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 19:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h10 | 21:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h15 | 0:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Caerphilly to Bristol run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Bristol Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) -> Broadmead, Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caerphilly to Bristol by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Caerphilly to Bristol buses use the Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) station pair. Use this guide to compare Caerphilly and Bristol bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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