The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Bristol Airport
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Bristol Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Bristol Airport will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 21 buses that leave Cardiff for Bristol Airport on Thu, Apr 02, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX2168:15 PM1h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens10:00 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$131One-way0 transfers
NX21610:10 PM1h35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:45 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$151One-way0 transfers
NX2163:15 PM2h00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens5:15 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$171One-way0 transfers
NX2166:05 PM1h45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens7:50 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$171One-way0 transfers
NX2166:20 AM1h30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens7:50 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$171One-way0 transfers
NX2164:25 AM1h20Cardiff, Sophia Gardens5:45 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 AM1h25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:05 AMBristol, Airport Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
NX2162:30 AM1h25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens3:55 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$301One-way0 transfers
NX2166:20 AM1h30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens7:50 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$171One-way0 transfers
NX21610:10 PM1h35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:45 PMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange)$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Bristol Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bristol Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cardiff to Bristol Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:33AM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:04AM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:48AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:16AM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:56PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:33PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 11:11PM | Arrival Time 01:06AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:37AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:42AM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Cardiff to Bristol Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Bristol Airport buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX216 | Delayed 1:35 PM 12:00 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h40 | 1:40 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 2:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h00 | 4:15 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h45 | 4:20 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 5:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h45 | 6:50 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 7:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h45 | 9:00 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 9:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h35 | 10:45 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h45 | 2:25 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | Delayed 7:45 AM 1:30 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h25 | 9:15 AM 9:15 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · WXA1 | 1:35 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h56 | 4:31 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h25 | 4:05 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | Delayed 7:45 AM 3:25 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h20 | 9:15 AM 9:15 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · WXA1 | 3:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h22 | 5:52 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h45 | 7:00 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | Delayed 7:45 AM 5:20 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h30 | 9:15 AM 9:15 AMBristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · WXA1 | 5:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h23 | 8:48 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h35 | 11:15 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 10:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1h35 | 12:45 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 11:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h55 | 1:40 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 2h05 | 2:40 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 2:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h00 | 4:15 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 5:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h45 | 6:50 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 7:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h45 | 9:00 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 | On time 9:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1h35 | 10:45 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Bristol Airport
Buses from Cardiff to Bristol Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff to Bristol AirportYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Bristol Airport with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Bristol Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Bristol Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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