Bus from Bristol to Pontcanna
6 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 02:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontcanna as of 15:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 201, 216, 825, 111
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 |
| 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 |
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 Pontcanna?
6 routes run directly from Bristol to Pontcanna: the 202 (National Express), the 804 (National Express), the 201 (National Express), the 216 (National Express), the 825 (National Express), the 111 (National Express). The most frequent is the 202, 7 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Bay 3) and get off at Sophia Gardens (nr), about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bristol to Pontcanna?
Around 80 minutes on the 202, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bristol to Pontcanna?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:35 and the last around 02:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bristol to Pontcanna?
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.