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Coach from Cardiff to Bristol in 1 hour 5 mins
Our coaches travel from Cardiff Coach Station (Sophia Gardens) to Bristol Bus Station up to 11 times a day. Not only that, but with fares from just £5 one-way*, this service is one of the most cost-effective ways to Bristol possible.
| Cardiff to Bristol journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 5 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £5 * |
| Distance (approx) | 73km |
| No. of stops | 1 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 4:30am/23:40pm (from Cardiff Coach Station) |
Our Cardiff to Bristol services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 201 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Swansea Bus Station
- Port Talbot Bus Station
- Bridgend (Sarn)
- Cardiff Coach Station
- Newport
- Bristol Coach Station
Our 202 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cardiff Coach Station
- Newport
- Bristol Coach Station
Our 216 service travels up to 3 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cardiff Coach Station
- Cardiff University
- Newport
- Bristol Coach Station
- Bristol Airport
Cardiff to Bristol route map
Return route
Routes to Bristol
Departing from Cardiff Coach Station
Cardiff Coach Station is a 15-minute stroll from Cardiff Rail Station, and just a short stroll through the city centre, making it an easy starting or mid-point of your journey.
You can find out more on our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page.
Arriving at Bristol Coach Station
Bristol Bus Station is based Marlborough Street – just an 8-minute walk from the city centre and served by many regular bus routes, with a car park nearby at the St James Barton Car Park, postcode: BS1 3LJ.
Take a look at our Bristol Bus Station facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 4:30am, arriving at Bristol Coach Station at 5:40am.
The last coach departs from Cardiff Coach Station at 23:40pm, arriving at Bristol Coach Station at 00:45am
A one-way journey from Cardiff to Bristol is available from £5*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Cardiff to Bristol will arrive in 1 hr 5 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
