The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Cardiff
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Cardiff will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Cardiff without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX035 · NX509
NX035 · NX507
NX035 · NX509
NX035 · NX509
NX035 · NX202
NX035 · NX202
NX035 · NX202
NX035 · NX202
NX035 · NX202Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 124 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bournemouth to Cardiff bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · NX201 | Delayed 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h40 | 12:25 PM 12:25 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 4:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h25 | 12:05 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | On time 5:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 12:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h50 | 2:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 6:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 1:55 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 6:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h20 | 2:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | On time 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h40 | 2:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h10 | 4:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 8:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h25 | 4:15 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 8:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 4:20 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | On time 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h50 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 5:10 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h40 | 6:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 10:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h55 | 6:25 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | On time 11:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h45 | 6:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 11:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h05 | 7:35 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 12:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h50 | 8:20 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h10 | 8:20 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 1:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h40 | 9:10 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | On time 1:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 8:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h05 | 10:35 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | On time 3:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h30 | 10:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 3:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h00 | 11:30 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h10 | 12:20 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | On time 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h20 | 12:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h20 | 12:50 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 7:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h55 | 3:10 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 7:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h00 | 3:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX201 | On time 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 4:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff
Distance 124 km |
Average bus duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 30 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 02:17 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Bournemouth to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Cardiff with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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