🚌 Bus from Cardiff to Bristol
8 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 02:35, last bus 14:55 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | National Express | ~80 min | 17 | 02:35 | 14:55 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 6 | 01:40 | 20:45 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) |
| 111 | National Express | ~90 min | 6 | 08:30 | 16:25 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| 201 | National Express | ~90 min | 4 | 16:30 | 23:40 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| UK046 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 4 | 08:55 | 18:40 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) |
| 216 | National Express | ~80 min | 3 | 18:05 | 22:10 | Sophia Gardens (nr) |
| UK077 | FlixBus | ~95 min | 2 | 06:10 | 16:00 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) |
| UK042 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 1 | 18:10 | 18:10 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Bristol?
8 routes run directly from Cardiff to Bristol: the 202 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus), the 111 (National Express), the 201 (National Express), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 216 (National Express), the UK077 (FlixBus), the UK042 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Bristol?
Around 80 minutes on the 202, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cardiff to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 202) leaves around 02:35 and the last around 14:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Bristol?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.