The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay (Water). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Bay (Water). The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay (Water) at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at The Haymarket and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay (Water)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Cardiff Bay (Water) station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 40.7 km. The road distance is 77 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 1h 30m.