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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Cardiff takes 1h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bristol to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 24m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bristol to Cardiff bus times

Buses run hourly between Bristol and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Cardiff, Wales?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–11 and the journey takes 1h 20m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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