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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) is to bus which costs £5 - £20 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Cardiff Bay (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol Bus Station station and arriving at Cardiff North Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Cardiff Bay (Station)?

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 44 min.

How far is it from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station)?

The distance between Bristol and Cardiff Bay (Station) is 39 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) without a car is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 which takes 57 min and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station)?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) is to train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 which takes 57 min and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Sophia Gardens, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station).

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Station)?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay (Station).

Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
57 min
£16–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
1h 55m
£5–20
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
1h 39m
£9–23
Drive 42.1 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station)car 42.1 mi
55 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station)taxi 42.1 mi
55 min
£110–140
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 2m
£15–35

Bristol to Cardiff Bay (Station) by train and bus

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Distance: 38.8 mi
Duration: 57 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 44 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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