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.
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Bristol Airport to Cardiff
From £9 *
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Bristol Airport to Cardiff
Leaving Bristol Airport and heading to Cardiff? Make sure you take the most cost-effective means of travelling, our coach services.
You can rest in a guaranteed seat with plenty of legroom, enjoy free Wi-Fi and bring everything you want with a generous luggage allowance.
Start your big trip off the right way, book your coach tickets now in the journey planner above.
Coach from Bristol Airport to Cardiff
Leaving Bristol Airport and heading to Cardiff? Make sure you take the most cost-effective means of travelling, our coach services.
You can rest in a guaranteed seat with plenty of legroom, enjoy free Wi-Fi and bring everything you want with a generous luggage allowance.
Start your big trip off the right way, book your coach tickets now in the journey planner above.
| Bristol Airport to Cardiff journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 20 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £9 * |
| Distance (approx) | 75km |
| No. of stops | 4 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 00:10am/22:20pm |
Our Bristol Airport to Cardiff services and stops
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:
- Bristol Airport Bus Station
- Bristol Bus & Coach Station
- Newport [S.Wales]
- Cardiff University, Park Place
- Cardiff (Castle) Kingsway, Stop GR
- Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
Bristol Airport to Cardiff route map
Departing from Bristol Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Bristol Airport has a wide range of fantastic facilities to keep you entertained before your flight.
Inside the airport you can find shops, cafes, restaurants, World Duty Free and more.
Arriving in Cardiff
Cardiff Coach Station is a 15-minute stroll from Cardiff Rail Station, and just a short stroll through the city centre, making it a great arrival point for your big Welsh adventure.
Read more on our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Bristol Airport at 00.10am, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 1.35am.
The last coach leaves from Bristol Airport at 22.20pm, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 23.40pm.
A one-way journey from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is available from £9*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Bristol Airport to Cardiff 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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*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 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
