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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 23 Nov

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 6 m

Buses per day

29

Distance

41 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cardiff to Bristol will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.

Fast coaches

Of the 29 buses that leave Cardiff for Bristol every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
23:351h15
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
00:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
£71One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
06:451h20
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
08:05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
£71One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
06:101h25
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
07:35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
£71One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
02:451h15
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
04:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
£81One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
05:051h15
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
06:20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
£91One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bristol 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 coach which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 41 km

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£8

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£21

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1h 48m

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1h 18m

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Average total duration

1h 19m

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Live departures

Cardiff to Bristol bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Bristol coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 01:29
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus02:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h15
04:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202
Delayed
04:45 02:45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h05
23:25 23:25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus03:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h20
05:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202
Delayed
04:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h05
23:25 23:25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus04:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h20
06:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h15
06:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h25
07:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202
Delayed
06:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h10
23:25 23:25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h20
08:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202
Delayed
08:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h10
23:25 23:25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus08:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h20
10:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h25
10:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202
Delayed
10:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h10
23:25 23:25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h20
12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h20
13:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h15
13:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202
Delayed
12:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h15
23:25 23:25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h20
14:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h20
16:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202
Delayed
15:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h15
23:25 23:25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:00 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h25
17:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX201
On time
16:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h10
17:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h30
18:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX216
On time
18:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h15
19:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX216
On time
20:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h15
21:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX216
On time
22:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h05
23:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h15
00:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX201
On time
23:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1h05
00:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)		0 changesdirect
Sunday 23 November
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus00:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h15
02:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Bristol

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Buses from Cardiff to Bristol run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 41 km distance in 1h 5m.

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
Distance
41 km
Average bus duration
1h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
24
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
00:03
Last bus
23:55
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

Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express from Cardiff to BristolYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Bristol with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£5
FlixBus frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Learn more about National Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
£5
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
£12
Megabus frequency
47 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

Buses from Cardiff to Bristol

Travelling between Cardiff and Bristol is quick and convenient on one of the 15 daily bus services operated by National Express. The first departure is at 1:00 a.m. and the last coach sets off at 11:15 p.m.Travel time for the 45-mile journey ranges from one hour and one hour and 35 minutes. Buses leave from the station at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens. Located on the west bank of the river, it can be reached by many bus routes from the city centre. Buses from Cardiff to Bristol arrive at Bristol Bus and Coach Station on Malborough Street in the centre of the city near Broadmead Shopping Centre.

FAQs: Cardiff to Bristol coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Cardiff to Bristol can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cardiff to Bristol is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to Bristol coach time is 1 h 5 min   covering the 25 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Cardiff to Bristol leaves at 00: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Cardiff to Bristol leaves at 23: 40.
Yes, there are 44 direct coaches a day from Cardiff to Bristol with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from Cardiff to Bristol you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Bristol from Cardiff on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

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

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), located 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bristol from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Bristol by coach is November.
You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to Bristol 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Cardiff to Bristol has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Cardiff to Bristol.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Cardiff to Bristol.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cardiff to Bristol, follow these tips:

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Cardiff to Bristol.
    No, luggage for the coach from Cardiff to Bristol needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Cardiff to Bristol.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Cardiff to Bristol.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Cardiff to Bristol.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Cardiff to Bristol.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Bristol

    Cardiff
    Bristol
    The major coach station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens for your trip from Cardiff to Bristol.
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