Cardiff to Bristol Bus

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Date Tomorrow
Return + Return
Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from ≈ THB 242.30 £5.44
  • Average duration 1h 23m
  • Connections per day 55
  • Distance 41 km
  • CO₂ per person 4 kg

bus from Cardiff to Bristol

The journey from Cardiff to Bristol is about 41 km. On average a bus trip takes 1h 23m with 55 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ THB 242.30 £5.44
Trip duration 1h 23m
Connections per day 55
Lowest price ≈ THB 242.30 £5.44
Highest price ≈ THB 1,482.33 £33.28
First departure 12:45 AM
Last departure 11:40 PM
Distance 41 km
Departure Cardiff
Arrival Bristol
Travel operator National Express, FlixBus
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How much will I pay for bus tickets from Cardiff to Bristol?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cardiff to Bristol cost ≈ THB 242.30 (£5.44). On average, you can expect to spend around ≈ THB 431.60 (£9.69) for your bus ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper bus tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from Cardiff to Bristol.
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When you're traveling from Cardiff to Bristol, you can expect to pay an average of approximately ≈ THB 431.60 (£9.69). Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest bus tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as bus ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper bus tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bristol by bus?

The distance between Cardiff to Bristol is approximately 41 km. In general, it will take you about 1h 23m to complete the journey between the two cities. However, it is important to remember that journey times may vary according to a number of factors, including seasonal weather conditions, local events or diversions, and the type of terrain that must be crossed. Keep this in mind if you are intending to make a later connection, and always plan accordingly. The journey between Cardiff and Bristol by bus usually takes 1h 23m to cover a distance of 41 km. The shortest journey from Cardiff to Bristol will take you 1h 5m. Remember, as always, that this time does not include any delays that might occur due to weather conditions, construction, or unexpected diversions and disruptions. If arriving in Bristol quickly is a priority for you, look for express or non-stop services. You may also find that a connecting route reaches your destination faster than some direct journeys. Virail will allow you to explore all your options and come to a decision that suits your needs.

How many journeys from Cardiff to Bristol are there every day?

On average, there are 55 daily departures from Cardiff to Bristol. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 50 departures from Cardiff which travel directly to Bristol. There are 5 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Cardiff to Bristol. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

FlixBus2.87 kg CO₂
10:45Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GQ)
1h 15m
12:00Bristol - Bond Street
≈ THB 152.66 €3.99
direct
FlixBus2.87 kg CO₂
09:15Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GQ)
1h 20m
10:35Bristol - Bond Street
≈ THB 152.66 €3.99
direct
FlixBus2.87 kg CO₂
12:15Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GQ)
1h 20m
13:35Bristol - Bond Street
≈ THB 152.66 €3.99
direct

Next departures from Cardiff to Bristol

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
00:45 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 15m · direct
02:00 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
02:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 25m · direct
03:55 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 467.68 £10.50
02:35 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 5m · direct
03:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ THB 453.87 £10.19
02:35 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 5m · direct
03:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 943.38 £21.18
02:35 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 41m · 1 changes
05:31 Bristol Airport (BRS)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
02:45 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 15m · direct
04:00 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
04:25 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 20m · direct
05:45 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 453.87 £10.19
04:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 10m · direct
05:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 943.38 £21.18
04:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 47m · 1 changes
06:52 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 467.68 £10.50
04:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 10m · direct
05:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
04:45 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 20m · direct
06:05 Bristol, Gare routière
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
05:05 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 15m · direct
06:20 Bristol, Gare routière
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
06:10 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 25m · direct
07:35 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
06:20 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 30m · direct
07:50 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 453.87 £10.19
06:25 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 25m · direct
07:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 943.38 £21.18
06:25 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
2h 8m · 1 changes
09:48 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 467.68 £10.50
06:25 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 25m · direct
07:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
06:45 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 20m · direct
08:05 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 453.87 £10.19
08:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 20m · direct
09:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 467.68 £10.50
08:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 20m · direct
09:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
08:45 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 30m · direct
10:15 Bristol Airport (BRS)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
08:45 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 20m · direct
10:05 Bristol, Gare routière
FlixBus ≈ THB 310.90 £6.98
09:15 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 25m · direct
10:40 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 467.68 £10.50
10:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 10m · direct
11:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
10:40 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 20m · direct
12:00 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 453.87 £10.19
10:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 10m · direct
11:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
11:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 35m · direct
12:35 Bristol Airport (BRS)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
12:05 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 20m · direct
13:25 Bristol, Gare routière
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
12:15 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 15m · direct
13:30 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 467.68 £10.50
12:35 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 15m · direct
13:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ THB 453.87 £10.19
12:35 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 15m · direct
13:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
12:45 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 20m · direct
14:05 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
13:00 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 40m · direct
14:40 Bristol Airport (BRS)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
14:50 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 20m · direct
16:10 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 467.68 £10.50
14:55 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 25m · direct
16:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ THB 453.87 £10.19
14:55 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 25m · direct
16:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
15:15 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
2h · direct
17:15 Bristol Airport (BRS)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
16:00 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 25m · direct
17:25 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 927.35 £20.82
16:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
2h 4m · 1 changes
19:25 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 437.84 £9.83
16:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 20m · direct
17:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 449.87 £10.10
16:30 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 20m · direct
17:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
FlixBus ≈ THB 288.63 £6.48
16:45 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 30m · direct
18:15 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
18:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 45m · direct
19:50 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 369.69 £8.30
18:05 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 15m · direct
19:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ THB 356.33 £8.00
18:05 Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
1h 15m · direct
19:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 356.33 £8.00
20:15 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 15m · direct
21:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 369.69 £8.30
20:15 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 15m · direct
21:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ THB 579.04 £13.00
22:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 35m · direct
23:45 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 369.69 £8.30
22:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 5m · direct
23:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
National Express ≈ THB 356.33 £8.00
22:10 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 5m · direct
23:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ THB 511.33 £11.48
23:35 Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
1h 15m · direct
00:50 Bristol, Gare routière
National Express ≈ THB 1,764.72 £39.62
23:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 36m · 1 changes
02:41 Bristol Airport (BRS)
National Express ≈ THB 1,275.21 £28.63
23:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 5m · direct
00:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
National Express ≈ THB 1,305.06 £29.30
23:40 Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
1h 5m · direct
00:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
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Carriers on this route

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FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

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Facilities Description
Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 2.87kg
bus 3.08kg
flight 8.2kg
carpool 6.56kg

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