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Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to London

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Cheapest

€8

Average

€8

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

03:15PM3h50

Cardiff

07:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:45PM3h50

Cardiff

05:35PMLondon

€81One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

03:15PM3h20

Cardiff

06:35PMLondon

€81One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:45PM4h20

Cardiff

06:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

€81One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

05:10PM3h40

Cardiff

08:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

€111One-way

0 transfers

Cardiff to London bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, January 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express NX201 National Express \| NX201	01:40AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h10	05:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX201 National Express \| NX201	01:40AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h10	05:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX509 National Express \| NX509	03:15AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h35	06:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX201 National Express \| NX201	03:25AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h25	07:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX201 National Express \| NX201	03:25AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h25	07:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX202 National Express \| NX202	04:30AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h50	09:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	05:15AM Cardiff	3h20	08:35AM London	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	05:15AM Cardiff	3h50	09:05AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX507 National Express \| NX507	05:45AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h05	09:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	06:05AM Cardiff	3h30	09:35AM London	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	06:05AM Cardiff	4h00	10:05AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX509 National Express \| NX509	06:45AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h05	10:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	07:10AM Cardiff	3h55	11:05AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	07:10AM Cardiff	3h25	10:35AM London	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX507 National Express \| NX507	08:00AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h50	11:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	08:15AM Cardiff	3h50	12:05PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	08:15AM Cardiff	3h20	11:35AM London	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX509 National Express \| NX509	09:00AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h50	12:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	09:15AM Cardiff	3h55	01:10PM London	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	09:15AM Cardiff	4h25	01:40PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX507 National Express \| NX507	09:45AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h35	01:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX509 National Express \| NX509	10:30AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h50	02:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX507 National Express \| NX507	11:30AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h35	03:05PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	12:15PM Cardiff	4h25	04:40PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	12:15PM Cardiff	3h55	04:10PM London	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX509 National Express \| NX509	12:30PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h50	04:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX509 National Express \| NX509	01:30PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h50	05:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	01:45PM Cardiff	3h50	05:35PM London	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	01:45PM Cardiff	4h20	06:05PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX201 National Express \| NX201	02:35PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h45	07:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	03:15PM Cardiff	3h50	07:05PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	03:15PM Cardiff	3h20	06:35PM London	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX507 National Express \| NX507	03:45PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h15	08:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	04:15PM Cardiff	3h20	07:35PM London	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	04:15PM Cardiff	3h50	08:05PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX201 National Express \| NX201	04:30PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	4h50	09:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	05:10PM Cardiff	3h40	08:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	05:10PM Cardiff	3h15	08:25PM London	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX507 National Express \| NX507	06:00PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h40	09:40PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX509 National Express \| NX509	07:15PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	3h30	10:45PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX201 National Express \| NX201	11:40PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	5h05	04:45AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
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Bus times from Cardiff to London

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Fastest Journey

3 h 15 m

Average

3 h 56 m

Buses per day

Distance

211 km

Of the 41 buses that leave Cardiff for London every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

05:10PM3h15

Cardiff

08:25PMLondon

€111One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

05:15AM3h20

Cardiff

08:35AMLondon

€111One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

08:15AM3h20

Cardiff

11:35AMLondon

€121One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

03:15PM3h20

Cardiff

06:35PMLondon

€81One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

04:15PM3h20

Cardiff

07:35PMLondon

€111One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to London

Buses from Cardiff to London run on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

211 km

Average bus duration

3h 51m

Cheapest ticket price

€7

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 15m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Cardiff to London

National Express, Megabus and FlixBus coaches will get you to London from Cardiff from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff - London coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Cardiff to London coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: €8
National Express frequency: 8 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Cardiff to London coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: €4

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to London

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff to London with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to London.

Cheap coach tickets from Cardiff to London can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cardiff to London is €14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to London coach travel time is 3 h 15 min for the 211 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Cardiff to London leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Cardiff to London leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cardiff to London without having to change trains with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. There are 49 direct coaches from Cardiff to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Cardiff to London you can take a coach with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Cardiff to London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Cardiff, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent), Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street, Cardiff, University and Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). When arriving in London, you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent), which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to London from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Cardiff to London is October.

You have options as you can travel between Cardiff and London 2 different ways: train or coach.

Popular bus stations from Cardiff to London

Cardiff

London

The major bus station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent) for your trip from Cardiff to London.

Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent)

Cardiff, Lloyd George Ave / Herbert Street

Cardiff, Sophia Gardens

Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)

Cardiff, University

The major bus station for arrivals in London is London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 for your trip to London from Cardiff.

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 Wifi