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 29m 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 29m
Duration: 48 mi
Distance: £12
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...

1h 48m

£8–16

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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:45 PM → 7:24 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:30 PM → 8:19 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 9:19 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:45 PM → 11:19 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:59 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 5:21 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 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
10:45 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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
10:45 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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
10:45 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:54 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes

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Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) buses

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