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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Bristolby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2h 21m
    £20–43

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    3h 26m
    £8–12

  3. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2h 30m
    £18–38

  4. Drive 53 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Bristolcar car 53 mi
    1h 16m
    £13–19

  5. Line 304 bus, bus via Talbot Street

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3h 10m
    £12–26

Cardiff Airport to Bristol by bus and train

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Bristol Temple Meads via Rhoose and Cardiff Central in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 3h 10m.

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