The average bus between Bristol and South Wales takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to South Wales. 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 4 hours between Bristol and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 3:30 PM which arrives into South Wales at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff North Road and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to South Wales? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at South Wales station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Bristol to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.
The distance between Bristol and South Wales is 61.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Glenboi Cemetery via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 23m.