Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
From £9 *
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
Read our full policyWi-Fi comes as standard on most National Express services so you can stay connected with ease.
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Sign up nowHeading from Cardiff to Bristol Airport? Travel the savvy way with our coach services – your wallet-friendly ticket to airport bliss.
You'll enjoy a guaranteed seat with proper legroom (no squeezing required), free Wi-Fi to keep you connected, and a generous luggage allowance that means no tough choices about which shoes to leave behind.
Start your adventure on the right note – grab your coach tickets now in the journey planner above.
Cardiff to Bristol journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 1 hr 20 mins |
Cheapest price | From £9 * |
Distance (approx) | 76km |
No. of stops | 3 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 2:30am/22:10pm |
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 216 service travels up to 10 times a day and calls at the following stops:
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyCardiff Coach Station is just a 15-minute stroll through the city centre from Cardiff Rail Station, with a handy dedicated taxi rank right outside.
The station sits right in the heart of Cardiff, surrounded by shops, cafés and sights – perfect for grabbing a pre-journey coffee or last-minute travel essentials.
Take a look at our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page for everything you need to know.
For a smooth, stress-free journey, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Bristol Airport offers plenty to keep you entertained while you wait. From grabbing a bite to eat to picking up those holiday essentials you forgot to pack.
Inside you'll find a great selection of shops, cafés, restaurants, World Duty Free and more – everything you need before jetting off on your trip.
Book your bus transportation from Cardiff to UK's Bristol Airport today and enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout your journey.
The first coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 1.00am, arriving at Bristol Airport at 2.30am.
The last coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 22.10pm, arriving at Bristol Airport at 23.45pm.
A one-way journey from Cardiff to Bristol Airport is available from £9*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Cardiff to Bristol Airport take 1 hr 20 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 12.03.2025 for travel between 12.03.2025 - 07.07.2025.