Bus from Cardiff to Bristol
12 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 01:40 (weekdays); night services 202 and UK940 run 23:25–16:40.
Next buses to Bristol as of 11:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cardiff, 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 | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 17 | 02:35 | 14:55 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Newport |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 16 | 23:25 | 16:40 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Newport |
| 804 | National Express | ~85 min | 6 | Fridays only | 07:05 | 16:05 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Newport |
| 201 | National Express | ~90 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 16:30 | 23:40 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Newport |
| 216 | National Express | ~80 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 18:05 | 22:10 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Newport |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 13:40 | 01:40 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Newport |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:55 | 11:55 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Newport |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 111, UK077, 825, UK042, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | National Express | ~85 min | 2 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 09:35 | 09:35 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Newport |
| UK077 | FlixBus | ~95 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:10 | 16:00 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Newport |
| 825 | National Express | ~80 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:05 | 11:05 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Newport |
| UK042 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:10 | 18:10 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | — |
| UK078 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:15 | 12:15 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cardiff 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, 111 bus or 825 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Bristol?
12 routes run directly from Cardiff to Bristol: the 202 (National Express), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 804 (National Express), the 201 (National Express), the 216 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 111 (National Express), the UK077 (FlixBus), the 825 (National Express), the UK042 (FlixBus), the UK078 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 202, 17 times each weekday — board at Sophia Gardens (nr) and get off at Bus Station (Bay 3), about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Bristol?
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 Cardiff to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 01:40 — and night services 202 and UK940 run 23:25–16:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Bristol?
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.