How to travel from Cardiff to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Bristol is around 61km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 47min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cardiff to Bristol by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration47min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol City Centre.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bristol.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Premier Taxis Cardiff

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance70km (43 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Bristol by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 47min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).

The distance between Cardiff and Bristol is around 61km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 47min to get from Cardiff and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Bristol is to take the train which takes around 47min and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Bristol. It typically takes around 47min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cardiff and Bristol with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 47min.

Great Western Railway run train services between Cardiff and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 47min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Bristol. It typically takes around 1hr and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cardiff and Bristol with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1hr.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Cardiff and Bristol. Buses run twice daily and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 47min.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Bristol. The distance is around 70km (43 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 47min and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

How do I get from Cardiff to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Bristol

Transport options from Cardiff to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
47min
£18($21)
hourly61km (38 miles)
Bus
1hr
£7($8)
every 30 mins69km (43 miles)
Taxi
48min
£110($130)
on demand70km (43 miles)
Drive
48min
£8($10)
on demand70km (43 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol