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Our coaches travel from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff Coach Station (Sophia Gardens) up to 9 times a day. Not only that but with fares from £6.60 one-way*, this service is one of the most cost-effective ways to Cardiff possible.
With regular, reliable services on the 202, low fares, and stylish travel, it's a great time to travel with us.
Bristol to Cardiff journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 1 hr 15 mins |
Cheapest price | From £6.60 * |
Distance (approx) | 73km |
No. of stops | 1 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 1:35am/23:35pm (from Cardiff Coach Station) |
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 202 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
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 Coach Station is a 15-minute stroll from Cardiff Rail Station, and just a short stroll through the city centre, making it a great arrival point for your big Welsh adventure.
Read more on our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page.
The first coach leaves from Bristol Coach Station at 1.35am, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 3.00am.
The last coach leaves from Bristol Coach Station at 23.35am, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 1.00am.
A one-way journey from Bristol to Cardiff is available from £6.60*.
Coach journeys from Bristol to Cardiff take on average 1 hr 15 mins, which is also our fastest coach time.
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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