Bus from Cardiff to Bristol Airport
2 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 03:40, last bus 01:40 (weekdays); night service 216 runs 02:30–22:10.
Next buses to Bristol Airport as of 15:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | National Express | ~95 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 02:30 | 22:10 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Public Transport Interchange (Bay 7) | Newport |
| UK910 | FlixBus | ~100 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 03:40 | 01:40 | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Airport Bus Station (22) | Newport & Bristol |
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 216 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cardiff to Bristol Airport?
2 routes run directly from Cardiff to Bristol Airport: the 216 (National Express), the UK910 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 216, 10 times each weekday — board at Sophia Gardens (nr) and get off at Public Transport Interchange (Bay 7), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cardiff to Bristol Airport?
Around 95 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 Cardiff to Bristol Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:40 and the last around 01:40 — and night service 216 runs 02:30–22:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cardiff to Bristol Airport?
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.