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Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Cardiff Bay (Water) takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. 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 17m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus1h 58m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 3m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 5m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 47m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus1h 58m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus3h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 17m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus3h 21m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus1h 53m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 47m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus1h 58m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 47m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus1h 58m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 47m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus1h 58m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressCardiff BusCardiff Bus2h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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