Next departures for Cardiff to Bristol on September 8
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Trip duration
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Price and booking link
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Fastest
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Next departures for Cardiff to Bristol on September 9
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Vehicle type
Departure time
Departure location
Trip duration
Arrival time
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Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Fastest
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
Bus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Next departures for Cardiff to Bristol on September 10
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Vehicle type
Departure time
Departure location
Trip duration
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Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Fastest
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Next departures for Cardiff to Bristol on September 11
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Departure time
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Trip duration
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Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Cheapest
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Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Fastest
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Next departures for Cardiff to Bristol on September 12
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Vehicle type
Departure time
Departure location
Trip duration
Arrival time
Arrival location
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Price and booking link
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Fastest
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
Bus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
No tags
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
No tags
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Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Next departures for Cardiff to Bristol on September 13
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Vehicle type
Departure time
Departure location
Trip duration
Arrival time
Arrival location
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Price and booking link
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Cheapest
Bus
Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Fastest
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
Bus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
No tags
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
Bus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
No tags
Bus
Sophia Gardens
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
No tags
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Airport Bus Station Bristol
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Compare 2 ways to go from Cardiff to Bristol
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting punctuality and friendly staff. The booking process is described as straightforward, and passengers appreciated clean buses and comfortable journeys. However, some mentioned concerns about bus stop signage for unfamiliar travelers. Overall, users found their trips enjoyable despite minor route adjustments due to traffic conditions.
National Express Cardiff Bristol recent customer reviews
Left on time. Entirely non existent traffic management in Cardiff following a large event at the national stadium.
Journey took 4 hours. Should have taken 1 hr 40.
Asked driver to bring us to bristol airport and offered to pay for tickets. He said he couldnt as he needed to take a break but then he left in the coach? Presumably to bristol airport.
Had to source uber to get us to airport. NE need to relay strong dissatisfaction around appalling lack of traffic management again. It was the same the last time I was at an event in cardiff.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Kevin W.
The trip was awesome arrive on time and the driving was so smooth good driving by the bus pilot.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adekunle B.
The bus was comfortable but it was late, so I was a bit concerned thinking I got the wrong bus..
Based on 15560 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $12
Flixbus Cardiff Bristol recent customer reviews
It was absolutely shocking, the bus never even arrived or any explanation given until well after my flight had departed. Will never use Flixbus again. Disgusting how the deal with customers, further training definitely required all round.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Johnny M.
The bus drove past the bus stop in Cardiff without stopping, even though 5 people in total were waiting with prepaid tickets. This was the Bristol airport bus just before midnight!
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Bristol by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cardiff to Bristol?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cardiff to Bristol start from $7. The average price for this route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cardiff to Bristol?
The average bus travel time from Cardiff to Bristol is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 39 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Cardiff to Bristol route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 62 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cardiff to Bristol?
The earliest bus departs from Cardiff to Bristol at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cardiff to Bristol?
A bus trip from Cardiff to Bristol generates an estimated 0.956175 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cardiff to Bristol?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 30351 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cardiff to Bristol?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cardiff to Bristol?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
09-05
$6
09-06
$6
Today
$6
09-08
$6
09-09
$6
09-10
$6
09-11
$6
09-12
$6
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Bristol was searched and found on Sep 5, 2026 with a price of $6
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Bristol, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $6 to $50 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2026-09-08.
Usually FlixBus 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.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Bristol was searched and found on Sep 5, 2026 with a price of $6
