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Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Bristol

Compare all providers like megabus, National Express and FlixBus that travel 77 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Bristol starting from £2.84!

Cheapest Bus £2.84
Fastest Bus 0h 35m
Earliest Coach 00:40
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 77 Ø
Distance 41.1 km
Coach Companies megabus, National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Bristol

Every day, 77 buses from 4 coach companies leave Cardiff for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/12/2023 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/11
£4
Tuesday 28/11
£3
Wednesday 29/11
£4
Thursday 30/11
£3
Friday 01/12
£4
Saturday 02/12
£4
Sunday 03/12
£7
Monday 04/12
£3
Tuesday 05/12
£3
Wednesday 06/12
£3
Thursday 07/12
£10
Friday 08/12
£3
Saturday 09/12
£3
Sunday 10/12
£3
Monday 11/12
£4
Tuesday 12/12
£4
Wednesday 13/12
£4
Thursday 14/12
£4
Friday 15/12
£7
Saturday 16/12
£5
Sunday 17/12
£7
Monday 18/12
£5
Tuesday 19/12
£8
Wednesday 20/12
£7
Thursday 21/12
£7
Friday 22/12
£7
Saturday 23/12
£6
Sunday 24/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Bristol

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Bristol, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £3.00, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Bristol. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £3.00.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Bristol, with £3.00. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.00.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Bristol

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Bristol in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Bristol, 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 Cardiff to Bristol are also emptier.

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Bristol

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Bristol from various bus operators like megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    02:45
    Cardiff
    University
    03:55
    Bristol
    Bond St
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £2.84
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    02:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    03:55
    Bristol
    Bond St
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £3.49
  • FlixBus
    1h 5m
    09:15
    Cardiff
    University
    10:20
    Bristol
    Bond St
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from £5.21
  • megabus
    1h 10m
    00:45
    Cardiff
    University
    01:55
    Bristol
    UWE (East Gate)
    megabus
    Economy
    from £5.59
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    02:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    03:55
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £6.90
  • megabus
    1h 10m
    01:30
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    02:40
    Bristol
    Bond St
    megabus
    Economy
    from £6.99
  • megabus
    1h 10m
    00:45
    Cardiff
    University
    01:55
    Bristol
    UWE
    megabus
    Economy
    from £7.74
  • megabus
    1h 40m
    00:40
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    02:20
    Bristol
    Bond St
    megabus
    Economy
    from £8.00
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    02:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    03:55
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £9.10
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    02:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    03:55
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £10.02
  • megabus
    1h 15m
    00:40
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    01:55
    Bristol
    UWE
    megabus
    Economy
    from £10.37
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    12:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    14:05
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    National Express
    Economy
    from £11.21
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 43m
    07:32
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:15
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £16.10
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 10m
    08:39
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:49
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    Transport for Wales
    First Class
    from £28.70

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Bristol

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Bristol are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 133 daily coaches from Cardiff to Bristol. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 48 daily coaches between Cardiff and Bristol.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 152 coaches from Cardiff to Bristol, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Bristol, with only 121 offers.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Bristol

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Bristol from our users.

megabus from Cardiff to Bristol

megabus

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

Cheapest Price £5.59
Fastest Coach 0h 35m
Earliest Coach 00:40
Last Coach 21:35
Daily Connections 46 Ø
Found on 29/11/2023

Find out more on our megabus page.

FlixBus from Cardiff to Bristol

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £2.84
Fastest Coach 1h 5m
Earliest Coach 02:45
Last Coach 18:15
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 30/11/2023

Find out more on our FlixBus page.

National Express from Cardiff to Bristol

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £6.90
Fastest Coach 1h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:50
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 29/11/2023

Find out more on our National Express page.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Bristol

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cardiff and Bristol.

Stations
Castle Street
Castle Street 15,
Cathays High School Bus Station
Central Bus Station
Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
Sophia Gardens 2 ,
Friary Gardens
Gabalfa Interchange
North Road 213,
Gate
M4 Junction 30 ,
Ipswich Road
Kingsway Stop
Boulevard De Nantes ,
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd ,
Principality Stadium
Westgate Street ,
University
Park Place 50,
Stations
Ashton Gate Stadium
Ashton Rd 33,
Bishopsworth - Vicarage Road
Church Rd 1,
Black Boy Hill
Westbury Road ,
Bond St
Bond St ,
Brislington - Retail Parks
Bath Rd 809,
Brislington Lidl Bus Station
Cabot Circus
Bond Steet 37327,
Clifton Down
Whiteladies Road ,
Coach Station
Cannon Street/Whitson St ,
Cribbs Causeway
Cribbs Causeway ,
Emersons Green
Emerson Way ,
Emery Road Bus Station
Filton Road Bus Stop
Filton Ave ,
Hengrove Leisure
Highridge Common Bus Station
Keynsham - Church
High St 10,
Longwell Green
Leisure Road ,
Park Avenue
Park Ave ,
Portway P&R Bus Station
Saltford - The Crown
Bath Rd 500,
Stokes Croft
The Centre
Rupert St ,
Triangle West
University (Queens Rd)
Queens Road ,
University (Stoke Bishop Campus)
UWE
Coldharbour Ln 510 ,
UWE (East Gate)
Coldharbour Lane ,
UWE (Entrance North)
Filton Rd ,
West Town Lane
W Town Ln 9,
White Tree
Wills Hall
Wootton Park Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Bristol

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cardiff to Bristol? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Bristol? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Bristol bus

How much does a Cardiff - Bristol coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff - Bristol bus trip is available from £2.84 and takes 1h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cardiff to Bristol is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £2.84 to £28.70. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Bristol is offered by roughly 77 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bristol from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Bristol is provided by megabus and takes 0h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8.00. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Bristol?

The earliest bus to Bristol departs from Cardiff at 00:40. 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 Cardiff to Bristol?

The latest bus to Bristol departs from Cardiff at 23:40. 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 Cardiff - Bristol route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bristol?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cardiff Bristol 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 Cardiff Bristol 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 Cardiff to Bristol on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

Alternate transport types from Cardiff to Bristol

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Cardiff to Bristol for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Bristol

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Cardiff to Bristol for the next days.
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 48m
    06:30
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    07:18
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £6.00
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 48m
    10:55
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:43
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    First Class
    from £15.50
  • CrossCountry
    1h 1m
    11:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:46
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £16.10
  • CrossCountry
    1h 1m
    11:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:46
    Bristol
    Temple Meads Station
    CrossCountry
    First Class
    from £28.70

Cheap carpooling from Cardiff to Bristol

Here is a selection of the cheapest carpooling offers from the schedule from Cardiff to Bristol for the next days.
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 10m
    16:30
    Cardiff
    17:40
    Bristol
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £6.50

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