The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 15 buses that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Bristol Airport every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX216Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 34 km
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h40 | 16:30 Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h45 | 01:20 Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 22 February | |||||
FlixBus | 02:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 03:45 Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | Delayed 09:00 02:30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 10:25 10:25Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | Delayed 09:00 04:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h20 | 10:25 10:25Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h40 | 06:45 Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | Delayed 09:00 06:30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 10:25 10:25Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h35 | 10:05 Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | On time 11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h35 | 12:35 Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h35 | 12:50 Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | On time 13:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h40 | 14:40 Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | On time 15:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h41 | 16:56 Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | On time 18:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h45 | 19:50 Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | On time 20:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h45 | 22:00 Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 | On time 22:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h35 | 23:45 Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport
Buses from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 34 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 34 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 04:25 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol AirportYou can travel by bus between Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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