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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Cardiff from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 20m	9:25 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 9:25:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 30m	11:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 11:00:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	1h 35m	11:40 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	1:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 11:40:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 20m	9:40 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 9:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
National Express	1h 0m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:40 AM	Cardiff	Castle Street	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:35:00 AM to Castle Street, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	6:25 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:35 AM	Cardiff	Castle Street	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:25:00 AM to Castle Street, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 0m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 5m	6:25 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:30 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 5m	6:25 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:30 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:25:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 5m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:40 AM	Cardiff	Castle Street	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:35:00 AM to Castle Street, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	6:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:15 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 5m	6:25 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:30 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:25:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 5m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:40 AM	Cardiff	Castle Street	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 AM to Castle Street, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	6:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:15 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:40 AM	Cardiff	Castle Street	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 4:35:00 AM to Castle Street, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	6:25 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:35 AM	Cardiff	Castle Street	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM to Castle Street, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 0m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 2:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:40 AM	Cardiff	Castle Street	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:35:00 AM to Castle Street, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	6:25 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	7:35 AM	Cardiff	Castle Street	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:25:00 AM to Castle Street, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 0m	4:35 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bristol to Cardiff is $4 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Bristol to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 31 daily coaches between Bristol and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 63 buses from Bristol to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Cardiff, with 35 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 31 times every day by bus from Bristol to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Cardiff starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus	$4
Fastest Bus	1h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	31 Ø
Distance	25.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Cardiff

Every day, 31 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bristol for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$10

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$10

Monday 12/15

$11

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$14

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$22

Thursday 12/25

$50

Friday 12/26

$13

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $4, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Cardiff. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $4.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Cardiff, with $4. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $7.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bristol to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bristol to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Bristol to Cardiff from our users.

FlixBus from Bristol to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	1h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:50 AM
Last Bus	11:05 PM
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

National Express from Bristol to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	$4
Fastest Bus	1h 0m
Earliest Bus	4:35 AM
Last Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bristol and Cardiff.

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bristol to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Cardiff bus

How much does a Bristol Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 1h 5m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Cardiff?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $24. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Bristol to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 31 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bristol to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Bristol to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 1h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Bristol starts at 12:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bristol to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Cardiff starts at 11:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bristol Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol to Cardiff, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bristol to Cardiff bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bristol Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Cardiff

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bristol and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!