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How to get fromCardiff to Bristol International Balloon Fiestaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 8 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to The Haymarketbus bus 8
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to David Lloyd Leisure Centrebus bus X6 / ...
    1h 30m
    £19–38

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    1h 53m
    £7–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    1h 43m
    £10–22

  4. Drive 42.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bristol International Balloon Fiestacar car 42.1 mi
    1h 6m
    £11–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Bristol International Balloon Fiestataxi taxi 42.1 mi
    1h 6m
    £110–140

Cardiff to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta by train, bus, and foot

Calendar292Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, England?

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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