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Which bus from Bristol to Cardiff is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Cardiff. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    09:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    10:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    11:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    09:40
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    10:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    00:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    04:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    09:40
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    04:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Cardiff
    Castle Street
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    04:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    11:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    05:35
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    06:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:30
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    00:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    04:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    05:35
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    06:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:30
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    00:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    04:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    05:35
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    06:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:30
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    00:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    04:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    04:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    05:40
    Cardiff
    Castle Street
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:35
    Cardiff
    Castle Street
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    00:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    02:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    04:05
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:35
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    05:35
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    06:25
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    07:30
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Cardiff?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Cardiff. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 48 daily coaches from Bristol to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 30 daily coaches between Bristol and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 79 coaches from Bristol to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Cardiff, with 37 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Cardiff bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 37 times by bus from Bristol to Cardiff in one click. Book your Bristol to Cardiff bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus £5
Fastest Bus 1h 0m
Earliest Coach 04:35
Latest Coach 23:35
Daily Bus Connections 37 Ø
Distance 41.1 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Cardiff?

Every day, 37 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Cardiff. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 24/04/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/04
Tuesday 22/04
Wednesday 23/04
Thursday 24/04
£5
Friday 25/04
£10
Saturday 26/04
£10
Sunday 27/04
£10
Monday 28/04
£5
Tuesday 29/04
£7
Wednesday 30/04
£5
Thursday 01/05
£5
Friday 02/05
£7
Saturday 03/05
£8
Sunday 04/05
£5
Monday 05/05
£7
Tuesday 06/05
£5
Wednesday 07/05
£5
Thursday 08/05
£5
Friday 09/05
£8
Saturday 10/05
£5
Sunday 11/05
£8
Monday 12/05
£5
Tuesday 13/05
£5
Wednesday 14/05
£5
Thursday 15/05
£5
Friday 16/05
£8
Saturday 17/05
£8
Sunday 18/05

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £5, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Cardiff. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Cardiff, with £5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bristol to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bristol to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol to Cardiff are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Cardiff?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Cardiff timetable.

National Express from Bristol to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 1h 0m
Earliest Coach 04:35
Last Coach 23:35
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 24/04/2025

FlixBus from Bristol to Cardiff

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £5
Fastest Coach 1h 15m
Earliest Coach 06:00
Last Coach 23:05
Daily Connections 21 Ø
Found on 24/04/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Cardiff

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol and Cardiff. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Cardiff.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bristol to Cardiff

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol to Cardiff. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bristol to Cardiff bus

How much does a Bristol Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Cardiff bus trip is available from £5 and takes 1h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Cardiff?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £19. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Cardiff.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Cardiff is offered by roughly 37 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 1h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Bristol at 04:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Bristol at 23:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Cardiff can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Bristol?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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