What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol is to line 304 bus and bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bristol is 52 miles. The road distance is 53.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £19 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol train from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Customhouse Street JW station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol train arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Bristol.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bristol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 31m
£20–43
Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus 304
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
3h 26m
£8–12
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 32m
£18–38
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Bristolrideshare 53 mi
1h 16m
Drive 53 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristolcar 53 mi
1h 16m
£13–19

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bristol by bus and train

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Distance: 51.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Bristol, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport Holiday Inn Express to Bristol Temple Meads via Rhoose station, Rhoose, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bristol Bus Station via Customhouse Street JW and Cardiff North Road in around 3h 26m.

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