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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bristol is to rideshare which costs £4 - £9 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bristol is to train which takes 46 min and costs £16 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Bristol Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bristol?

The distance between Cardiff and Bristol is 38 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £16 - £35.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads takes 46 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bristol bus from?

Cardiff to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bristol train from?

Cardiff to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bristol?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bristol is to train which takes 46 min and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £19 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bristol bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bristol train arrive?

Cardiff to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bristol is 43 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Cardiff to Bristol.

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

Book your Cardiff to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2559+ hotels available in Bristol.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff to Bristol?

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

Cardiff to Bristol - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Bristol 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 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
46 min
£16–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
1h 20m
£3–19
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Bristolrideshare 41.9 mi
1h 6m
£4–9
Drive 42.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bristolcar 42.3 mi
54 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Bristoltaxi 42.3 mi
54 min
£110–140

Cardiff to Bristol by train

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Distance: 37.8 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 46 min. Cross Country also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m. National Express also services this route every 2 hours.

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