Cardiff to Bristol
£210 to £1,040
45 miles, under an hour each way. The figure depends entirely on the size of the load, and the table below breaks it down.
What it costs by size of load
Local prices for each size of move, plus the mileage for this route. The same figures apply in the other direction, because the van makes both legs either way.
| Job | What it covers | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or bedsit | A single room of furniture and boxes, one van, one trip. | £210 to £360 |
| One bedroom flat | Bed, sofa, wardrobe, white goods and the boxes that come with them. | £260 to £440 |
| Two bedroom flat or house | Two bedrooms of furniture plus a living room and kitchen, usually a full van. | £340 to £570 |
| Three bedroom house | A family house, often a large van or two runs depending on the loft and garage. | £470 to £790 |
| Four bedroom house | A big load with a second crew member, and nearly always more than one trip. | £630 to £1,040 |
The bridge, and the toll that is not there any more
The tolls on both Severn crossings were scrapped at the end of 2018, so nobody should be adding one to your quote. It still comes up, usually from people who have not made the trip in years, and it is worth knowing before you compare prices.
The M4 crossing is the default. The older M48 bridge is the better option when the M4 is closed or the wind is up, since high winds do occasionally shut one or both to high-sided vehicles, which is worth a thought if your date is in January rather than June.
The Bristol end
Bristol runs a clean air zone covering the centre, with a daily charge for vehicles that do not meet the standard. If you are moving into the middle of the city rather than out towards Bishopston or Bedminster, ask whether the van is compliant and whether any charge sits inside the quote.
The city also has a lot of Georgian and Victorian conversions with the same narrow staircases as Cardiff, and hills that are considerably steeper. Clifton and Totterdown in particular are worth mentioning when you ask for a price.
Why this one is cheaper than it looks
The mileage part of a long distance price covers the return leg, because the van comes back empty. At forty-five miles that return is under an hour, which is why a Bristol move sits so much closer to a local Cardiff price than a London one does.
It also means a Bristol job can often be done at short notice. There is no overnight to arrange and no need to write off a whole day either side.
What the price includes
- The van, the fuel and the driver
- A driver who carries, loads and stacks rather than watching you do it
- Blankets, straps and trolley to protect what is being moved
- Loading and unloading at both ends, including stairs
- The parking sorted before the day rather than argued about on it
Third-party charges such as clean air zones or parking permits are not included unless we say so in your quote. Ask, and it will be stated either way.
Other routes from Cardiff
Collecting from anywhere in Cardiff
We load from any part of the city, including Cardiff City Centre, Cathays, Roath, Canton, Grangetown, Splott. See how long distance moves work or the local price list.
Moving between Cardiff and Bristol?
Send both postcodes, the access at each end and a rough list of what is moving. We will come back within the hour with one fixed figure for the whole trip.