The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Cardiff
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Buses per day
35
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 €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Cardiff without transferring at least once.
NX035 · NX509
NX035 · NX509
NX035 · NX509
NX035 · NX509
NX035 · NX507
NX035 · NX201
NX035 · NX201
NX035 · NX201
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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 €14. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 124 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m 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
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Cardiff buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 8:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h15 | 12:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
NX035 · NX201 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h40 | 11:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | Delayed 10:20 AM 4:40 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 7h10 | 11:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | Delayed 10:20 AM 4:40 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 7h05 | 11:45 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | 5:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h45 | 12:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | Delayed 10:20 AM 6:10 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 6h55 | 1:05 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 1:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX201 | 6:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h35 | 12:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | Delayed 10:20 AM 6:50 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 2:05 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | Delayed 10:20 AM 7:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 3:05 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX201 | 8:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h15 | 2:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h05 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | Delayed 10:20 AM 8:50 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 7h25 | 4:15 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX202 | 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 4:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | Delayed 10:20 AM 9:40 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 7h20 | 5:00 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 10:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h20 | 5:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 10:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 5:35 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 11:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h40 | 7:10 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 12:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 8:00 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 1:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h40 | 8:40 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX507 | On time 1:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h00 | 9:40 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 3:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h20 | 10:40 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 4:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h25 | 11:55 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 5:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h35 | 12:55 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 7:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h40 | 1:55 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 7:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 1:50 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 3:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX509 | On time 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h10 | 3:40 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff
Buses from Bournemouth to Cardiff run on average 29 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 124 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 124 km |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 29 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 02:30 |
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 €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Cardiff by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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