Bristol to Cardiff Bay Buses

Bristol to Cardiff Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Cardiff Bay takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Cardiff Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 42m
Duration: 47 mi
Distance: £14
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...

1h 48m

£11–18

Bristol to Cardiff Bay bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bristol and Cardiff Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:40 PM → 6:13 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 7:16 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
6:45 PM → 9:11 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:45 PM → 11:11 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 11:12 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 3:13 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 5:13 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Cardiff Bay? 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.

Bristol to Cardiff Bay buses

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Bristol to Cardiff Bay bus times

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:40 PM → 6:13 PM

4:45 PM → 7:16 PM

6:45 PM → 9:11 PM

8:45 PM → 11:11 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM

6:25 AM → 8:53 AM

9:30 AM → 11:12 AM

10:35 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:12 AM

9:30 AM → 1:12 PM

11:40 AM → 3:13 PM

12:35 PM → 5:13 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM

6:25 AM → 8:53 AM

9:40 AM → 11:52 AM

10:35 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM

6:25 AM → 8:53 AM

9:40 AM → 11:52 AM

10:35 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM

6:25 AM → 8:53 AM

9:40 AM → 11:52 AM

10:35 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:48 AM

6:25 AM → 8:53 AM

9:40 AM → 11:52 AM

10:35 AM → 1:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

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