Bus from Bristol Airport to Cathays Park
2 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 04:10, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cathays Park as of 11:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bristol Airport, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | National Express | ~85 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 04:10 | 00:10 | Public Transport Interchange (Bay 7) | University RE (o/s) | Newport |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~105 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 04:40 | 23:45 | Airport Bus Station (22) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bristol & Newport |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol Airport on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 216 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol Airport to Cathays Park?
2 routes run directly from Bristol Airport to Cathays Park: the 216 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 216, 10 times each weekday — board at Public Transport Interchange (Bay 7) and get off at University RE (o/s), about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol Airport to Cathays Park?
Around 85 minutes on the 216, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol Airport to Cathays Park?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:10 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol Airport to Cathays Park?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.