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Coach travel from Cardiff to Bristol

From £5 one-way*

Duration: 1 hr 5 mins (fastest)

Departures: up to 8 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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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 8 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.

Please note: We are currently running a reduced network, with plans to add to it regularly as demand grows. Because of this, the information on this page may differ depending on your travel dates and any regional restrictions.

For the most up to date information on active services and more, please visit our Route Map page or our timetables page.

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.

Cardiff to Bristol route stops

Popular stops are listed below. Please use the journey planner above to plan your trip.

Cardiff Coach Station (Sophia Gardens)
Newport, South Wales
Bristol Coach Station

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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1 booking fee applies. Fares correct 1 September 2021 for travel between 1 September and 30 December 2021

Coach travel from Cardiff to Bristol