Bristol → Cardiff · ~45 miles · 50 mins to 1 hr
Man with a Van Bristol to Cardiff
Furniture, a big awkward item, a Marketplace pickup or a small move crossing from Bristol to Cardiff? Porta pairs you with a vetted independent driver for the short M4 hop over the Severn, at a price agreed before you book.
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A direct Bristol to Cardiff man and van
The M4 carries Bristol to Cardiff over the Prince of Wales Bridge in about 45 miles, England to Wales, on the same nationwide man with a van network at both ends. The whole load crosses with one driver and van, no depot between. With drivers over the Severn most days, a move on a trip already booked lands cheaper and cuts the empty running.
Over 100 vetted drivers serve the Bristol area.
- M4 west and over the Prince of Wales Bridge, about 45 miles
- Under an hour from Bristol into the Welsh capital
- One van and driver end to end, England to Wales in one go
- Keener on a van already crossing the Severn
How Porta works
Tell us what you’re moving
Add your Bristol pickup, your Cardiff drop-off and what is going. About ten seconds.
Get a fixed quote
A fixed price for the run over the Severn comes back, set before you book, no meter and no add-ons.
A vetted driver does the rest
A driver already crossing the Severn collects in Bristol and delivers in Cardiff, keeping you posted.
What you can move on this route
From a single sofa or appliance to a full flat move, and especially the large, heavy and awkward items many couriers turn away.
- A sofa, bed, wardrobe or fridge-freezer over to Cardiff
- Flat and house-share moves, with loading help at both ends
- Students moving between the Bristol and Cardiff universities
- Heavy or awkward pieces most parcel couriers turn away
- Second-hand buys from eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace
Popular on this route: large item courier, furniture moves and eBay collections.
Get a QuoteHow much does a Bristol to Cardiff man and van cost?
A Bristol to Cardiff man and van through Porta is one fixed price for the job, set before you book, not an hourly rate. It is about a 50 mins to 1 hr drive with loading at both ends, which is where an hourly bill mounts up. Here is the hourly way next to Porta's fixed price:
| What you're moving | Typical UK Man and Van Rates* | With Porta |
|---|---|---|
| A single item A bike, a TV, a mattress or a single boxed item | £192 one person, about 3 hrs incl. the drive | From £49 fixed |
| A large or awkward item A sofa, fridge-freezer, wardrobe or chest of drawers | £234 two people, about 3 hrs incl. the drive | From £57 fixed |
| A part-load or small move A student room, a studio flat or a part-load of furniture | £312 two people, about 4 hrs incl. the drive | From £170 fixed |
* The middle column applies Checkatrade's 2026 UK averages (£64 an hour for one mover, £78 for two) to a realistic 45-mile job: loading, the under-an-hour run over the Severn and unloading, with the empty return not counted. Porta's column is a fixed starting price for the route.
Your quote reflects:
What our customers say
By far the best experience we've had with a courier service. Super communicative, pleasant to speak to the driver, affordable even for moving large pieces of furniture around. We used for an ebay furniture pick up and will definitely use again.
Brilliant service and so cost effective. Would have cost me more to rent a car plus time to drive there and back. New coffee table delivered to my door in under an hour. Staff were friendly and able to amend my booking
Great service. I received clear updates with photos and item was collected and delivered within the time frame set. Really happy and will definitely use again.
Real reviews from Google and Trustpilot, where Porta is rated Excellent.
Areas we cover on the Bristol to Cardiff route
Collecting right across Bristol
- Bristol city centre & Harbourside (BS1)
- Clifton, Redland & Cotham (BS6, BS8)
- Bedminster & Southville (BS3)
- Filton, Bradley Stoke & north Bristol
Delivering across Cardiff & South Wales
- Cardiff city centre & the Bay (CF10)
- Cathays, Roath & Adamsdown (CF24)
- Pontcanna, Canton & Riverside (CF11, CF5)
- Llanishen, Whitchurch & north Cardiff
Over the Severn, we can also collect or drop off in the Severn crossing, Newport and the M4.
Moving within a city rather than between? See Man with a Van Bristol and Man with a Van Cardiff.
Recently on this route
- Two-seater sofa Bristol → Cathays, Cardiff
- Chest of drawers Bristol → Canton, Cardiff
- Washing machine Bristol → Cardiff Bay
Need it Bristol to Cardiff in a hurry?
Porta can take on same-day and urgent runs over the Severn where a driver is free, handy for a last-minute move or a marketplace pickup that can't wait.
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Bristol to Cardiff man and van FAQs
How long is the hop from Bristol to Cardiff?
About 45 miles west on the M4 and over the Prince of Wales Bridge, usually under an hour city to city depending on traffic at each end. One driver runs it straight across into Wales, with no depot between.
Cost of a Bristol to Cardiff man and van?
One fixed figure agreed before booking, not an hourly clock. It is a short, well-worn crossing with drivers over the Severn often, so your move can share a trip already going, and prices start at £49. Load and lifting settle the rest.
Fixed or hourly over the Severn?
On a short hop a fixed price generally wins, since an hourly minimum can outweigh the work. Porta agrees one figure up front, and it holds whatever the M4 is doing.
Do you run Cardiff to Bristol as well?
Yes, both ways. Tell us your Cardiff pickup and Bristol drop-off for a fixed price on the trip back over the Severn, with collections and drop-offs anywhere along the M4.
What travels over to Cardiff?
Anything from a single item to a full flat, the large or heavy pieces couriers turn down included. Student moves between the two cities, house-share moves and marketplace pickups all suit the short crossing.
Is lifting help part of it?
Yes, shared with you at both ends, unlike a self-drive hire. Flag anything very heavy or stairs without a lift when you quote so the right help crosses with the van.
Same-day over the Severn?
Often. The M4 over the bridge is one of the busiest short corridors in the region, so same-day and next-day trips come up regularly. A quick quote shows the live dates.
What areas do you cover?
Pickups across Bristol, from the centre and Harbourside to Clifton, Bedminster and Filton; drop-offs across Cardiff, from the centre and the Bay to Cathays, Pontcanna and Whitchurch. Newport can be worked in on the way.
Is there a Clean Air Zone charge on this route?
Only at the Bristol end. Bristol runs a charging Clean Air Zone covering vans across its centre, so where a van genuinely triggers it the charge is inside your fixed price. Cardiff has no charging zone (nowhere in Wales does), so the Welsh end is clear.
Can you take a sofa over to Cardiff?
Yes, sofas cross the Severn often. A two or three-seater goes in a Luton van, worked through doorways and up stairs at both ends. Note the size and any tight access when you quote so the right van comes.
Chest of drawers or wardrobe over?
Yes. Drawers travel emptied and wrapped, and a flat-pack wardrobe comes apart to protect the doors on the hop. Add the pieces when you quote. Single big items also suit our large item courier service.
White goods into Wales?
Yes. Drain and strap a washing machine; stand a fridge freezer upright a couple of hours after the run before powering up. Two-person items, so flag them when you quote. Also suits our large item courier service.
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