Bus from Bristol to Cardiff
11 direct routes · 75–100 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 02:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff as of 14:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bristol, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 09:15 | 02:50 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Newport |
| 202 | National Express | ~80 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 10:45 | 23:35 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Newport |
| 804 | National Express | ~75 min | 5 | Fridays only | 11:30 | 20:35 | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Newport |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~100 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 13:00 | 21:05 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | — |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 201, 216, UK910, UK077, 825, 111, UK078
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | National Express | ~85 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:40 | 02:45 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Newport |
| 216 | National Express | ~75 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:35 | 06:25 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Newport |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 05:10 | 08:15 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Newport |
| UK077 | FlixBus | ~95 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 11:40 | 15:30 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Newport |
| 825 | National Express | ~70 min | 2 | Fridays only | 14:40 | 17:40 | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Newport |
| 111 | National Express | ~80 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:30 | 18:30 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Newport |
| UK078 | FlixBus | ~75 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:50 | 18:50 | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bristol 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 202 bus, 804 bus, 201 bus, 216 bus, 825 bus or 111 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bristol to Cardiff?
11 routes run directly from Bristol to Cardiff: the UK940 (FlixBus), the 202 (National Express), the 804 (National Express), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 201 (National Express), the 216 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus), the UK077 (FlixBus), the 825 (National Express), the 111 (National Express), the UK078 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the UK940, 15 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Bay 8) and get off at Law Courts RJ (o/s), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Cardiff?
Between 75 minutes on the 216 and 100 on the UK046, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Newport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:35 and the last around 02:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol to Cardiff?
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.