How far is Bristol from Cardiff?

The distance between Bristol and Cardiff is approximately 41 km (26 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bristol to Cardiff?

Buses departing from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station in Bristol will take you to Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop in Cardiff.

Bus from Bristol to Cardiff starting at US$6 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJun 26

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: June 27 at 3:35pm
Departure city: Bristol
Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Arrival time: June 27 at 5:10pm
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: June 27 at 4:35am
Departure city: Bristol
Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Arrival time: June 27 at 5:35am
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h
Departure time: June 27 at 10:45am
Departure city: Bristol
Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Arrival time: June 27 at 12:05pm
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Sophia Gardens
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 20m
Departure time: June 27 at 9:23am
Departure city: Bristol
Departure location: Bristol Airport Bus station (BRS)
Arrival time: June 27 at 12:05pm
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Sophia Gardens
Operated by: First Wessex of Bristol
First Wessex of Bristol
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 42m
Departure time: June 27 at 12:50am
Departure city: Bristol
Departure location: Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Arrival time: June 27 at 2:05am
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 15m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Cardiff

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$6 - US$55	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$11 - US$50	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average PriceUS$4 - US$11	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Bristol to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just US$4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

US$4Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bristol to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$13

Average Bus Trip Duration1h 30m

Number of daily buses65.17910447761193

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance35 km

Latest bus departure11:55pm

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,289 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The reviews highlight a consistently positive experience with friendly and helpful drivers, clean buses, and user-friendly booking interfaces. Passengers appreciated the punctuality of services and found the journey stress-free. A minor concern was noted about needing more information on time options at Bristol airport, but overall satisfaction remains high among users.

National Express Bristol Cardiff recent customer reviews

Hi! The interface is very user-friendly: find options, select, purchase, and receive your ticket online immediately. Other busdrivers were friendly and helpful in telling us where our bus would arrive. It did not appear on the screen in the bus waiting area. Wifi and comfy seats and a friendly busdriver rounded out the experience. Thanks!

Wendy B.

December 1, 2023

Driver did not drop me off in the correct bus stop. Needed to wait for another driver to drop me off instead

Josh T.

November 26, 2023

Nessun box di informazione. Fermata bus molto poco chiara. Ritardo enorme nella partenza e nell'atrio! Soprattutto clienti lasciati in attesa senza nessuna assistenza!

Pasquale A.

November 17, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/59,248 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

First Wessex of Bristol

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. Additionally, one review mentions poor bus maintenance as a possible factor for the negative experience.

First Wessex of Bristol Bristol Cardiff recent customer reviews

Actually the bus didn’t came on Bristol airport, I was expecting a national express bus so I can change in Bristol for Cardiff, and surprise there was no national express bus at Bristol airport…. It was I totally different bus that I supposed to take but it was not saying nothing about that on my ticket or on the email when I received my ticket! I paid and waited in vain !

Laura A.

April 20, 2022

I bought ticket for 13.30 and bus timetables national express was only 14.45

Elsa D.

May 15, 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,184 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to user reports, Megabucks is a very reliable bus company that many customers trust for their journeys. However, there have been some complaints about unclear signage at the bus stops, especially in areas with multiple clustered stops. Additionally, there are concerns about certain drivers displaying rude behavior and engaging in unsafe driving practices such as speeding and disregarding traffic rules.

Megabus Bristol Cardiff recent customer reviews

The journey was absolutely amazing and satisfactory, the driver was very professional

Hillary O.

May 9, 2024

It all started when I left my house Eager to visit my friends in a different country (Wales) I skipped to the mega bus stop 10 minutes prior to the departure. A long, harrowing 40 minutes passed before the bus approached my weakened soul. Following this embarrassment, I was still excited to sit on the bus for an hour and some minuets. However, 1 hour was stretched out to a spectacular, miraculous 3. I’m honestly impressed how this is even possible. Considering the bus driver pulled off such a feat, I believe he shouldn’t be driving busses, but curing the blind and turning water to wine, as like Jesus, there was no explanation as to how he’s pulled this off. Further more, we were dropped of in a differing location to the spot I anticipated. Adding a disgusting amount of time onto my already 4 hour voyage until I reached my desired location. This journey has left much to be desired.

Ryan W.

September 9, 2023

The bus journey was very good, thanks. The only issue was that it was extremely unclear where the bus stop was for the return journey. These need to be more clearly signposted, especially when it is is an area where there are a large number of different bus stops clustered together.

James C.

January 7, 2023

National Express

3.5/5101 reviews

Infobus

4/5471 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Bristol to Cardiff Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Cardiff?

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Stops in Cardiff

A - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

B - Sophia Gardens

C - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

D - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bristol - Cardiff

How far is Bristol from Cardiff?
The distance between Bristol and Cardiff is approximately 41 km (26 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bristol to Cardiff?
Buses departing from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station in Bristol will take you to Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop in Cardiff.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06-24

US$8

06-25

US$7

Today

US$7

06-27

US$8

06-28

US$8

06-29

US$8

06-30

US$6

07-01

US$6

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Cardiff was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of US$6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bristol to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$46 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-07-01.

Usually First Wessex of Bristol will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Bristol to Cardiff.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bristol to Cardiff, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bristol to Cardiff will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bristol to Cardiff, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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