Day trip from Bristol to Cardiff
Cardiff lies 41 km (25 mi) west of Bristol, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 41 km (25 mi) apart, Cardiff is a realistic day trip from Bristol: about 40 min each way by road.
| Bristol | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 479,024 | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BS1–BS6 | CF10–CF24 |
What to see in Cardiff
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum Cardiff | 373,191 | — |
The busiest is National Museum Cardiff at 373,191 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Cardiff
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Staying in Cardiff
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from Bristol?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line, west of Bristol; by road roughly 49 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Cardiff by road?
About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bristol and Cardiff?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.