Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) Buses

Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) buses

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The average bus between Bristol and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

2h 33m
Duration: 49 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...

1h 47m

£9–18

Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bristol and Cardiff Bay (Water). 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 (Water) at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:40 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:54 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:54 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:54 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:59 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) buses

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