What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to South Wales is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to South Wales is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Cwmbach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Bristol to South Wales?

The distance between Bristol and South Wales is 60 miles. The road distance is 53.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £23 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to South Wales?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Bristol to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to South Wales bus from?

Bristol to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to South Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to South Wales?

The best way to get from Bristol to South Wales is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Bristol to South Wales bus arrive?

Bristol to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Bristol to South Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to South Wales is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Bristol to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to South Wales?

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Bristol to South Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to South Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 4m
£23–47
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
3h 24m
£12–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the train from Ninian Park to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 51m
£16–34
Drive 53.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to South Walescar 53.2 mi
1h 17m
£13–19

Bristol to South Wales by train

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Distance: 59.2 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, 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 24m.

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