What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £6 - £23 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 50 min and costs £15 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Centre via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Bristol to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Bristol and Cardiff Bay is 38 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Cardiff Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £15 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay?

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Bristol to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Cardiff Bay train from?

Bristol to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 50 min and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £27 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Bristol to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Bristol to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bristol to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Bristol to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Cardiff Bay is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Bristol to Cardiff Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Cardiff Bay?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

Bristol to Cardiff Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
50 min
£15–35
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2h 8m
£6–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
1h 38m
£11–26
Drive 42.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Cardiff Baycar 42.7 mi
55 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Cardiff Baytaxi 42.7 mi
55 min
£100–130

Bristol to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 37.8 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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