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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £17.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Mount Stuart Square and arriving at Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

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

The distance between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Bristol is 39 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol, including transfers.

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

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus via Talbot Street, which costs £10 - £26 and takes 1h 53m.

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

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2673+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 12m
£17–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Street to Gorsedd Gardensbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2h 19m
£7–11
Bus via Talbot Street
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
1h 53m
£11–26
Drive 46.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristolcar 46.2 mi
1h 7m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristoltaxi 46.2 mi
1h 7m
£120–150

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Bristol by bus and train

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Distance: 39 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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