The average bus between Bristol and Cardiff University takes 1h 40m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Cardiff University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bristol and Cardiff University. 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 University at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Cardiff University station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Bristol to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your Bristol to Cardiff University bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach South Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Cardiff University is 40.1 km. The road distance is 73 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m.