Bus from Pontcanna to Bristol
6 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 09:35, last bus 23:40 (weekdays); night service 202 runs 02:35–14:55.
Next buses to Bristol as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pontcanna, 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 |
| 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 |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 111, 825
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 |
| 825 | National Express | ~80 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:05 | 11:05 | Sophia Gardens (nr) | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Newport |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pontcanna 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 Pontcanna to Bristol?
6 routes run directly from Pontcanna to Bristol: the 202 (National Express), the 804 (National Express), the 201 (National Express), the 216 (National Express), the 111 (National Express), the 825 (National Express). 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 Pontcanna 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 Pontcanna to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:35 and the last around 23:40 — and night service 202 runs 02:35–14:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontcanna 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.