What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol bus Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Kingsway GD. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol bus Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff?

The distance between Bristol bus Station and Cardiff is 39 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £8 - £26.

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bristol bus Station to Cardiff bus from?

Bristol bus Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol bus Station to Cardiff train from?

Bristol bus Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £8 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £23 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Bristol bus Station to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bristol bus Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Bristol bus Station to Cardiff train arrive?

Bristol bus Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol bus Station to Cardiff is 42 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff?

Book your Bristol bus Station to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1519+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Can I share a ride from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol bus Station and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bristol bus Station to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 8m
£8–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
1h 20m
£4–23
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Cardiff41.7 mi
1h 12m
£4–7
Bus via University RE
1. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to University REM19
1h 24m
£9–13
Drive 41.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff41.7 mi
53 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol bus Station to Cardiff41.7 mi
53 min
£110–140

Bristol bus Station to Cardiff by foot and train

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 50 min. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 1h 20m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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