What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon is to rideshare which costs £4 - £9 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bristol Beacon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bristol Beacon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

The distance between Cardiff and Bristol Beacon is 39 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon without a car is to train via The Centre which takes 1h 4m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bristol Beacon bus from?

Cardiff to Bristol Beacon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bristol Beacon train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon is to train via The Centre which takes 1h 4m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £20 and takes 1h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bristol Beacon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bristol Beacon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bristol Beacon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bristol Beacon is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

Book your Cardiff to Bristol Beacon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

Book your Cardiff to Bristol Beacon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bristol Beacon?

There are 2551+ hotels available in Bristol Beacon.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon?

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

Cardiff to Bristol Beacon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Bristol Beacon by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train via The Centre
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 4m
£16–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
1h 18m
£4–20
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Bristolrideshare 41.9 mi
1h 10m
£4–9
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 11m
£15–35
Drive 41 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bristol Beaconcar 41 mi
57 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Bristol Beacontaxi 41 mi
57 min
£100–130

Cardiff to Bristol Beacon by train, bus, and foot

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 52 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. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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