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Bristol to Cardiff Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Cardiff Bay takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 41m. 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 19m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
1h 37m
£11–26

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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 46 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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