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The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

€15

Average price

€31

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 16 m

Buses per day

Distance

211 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London to Cardiff will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.

Fast buses

Of the 44 buses that leave London for Cardiff on Sun, Jul 13, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus

10:30PM3h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:50AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)

€151One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

09:30PM3h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:50AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)

€171One-way

0 transfers

NX509

10:30PM3h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:55AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens

€181One-way

0 transfers

NX509

10:30PM3h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:50AMCardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)

€181One-way

0 transfers

NX509

09:30PM3h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:00AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens

€211One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €49.

Distance: 211 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Bus	Train
€14 Average price Cheapest	€72 Average price
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 6:21 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX507	On time 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h20	10:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h50	2:20 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h45	3:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	0 transfersDirect
NX507	On time 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h35	4:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	4h45	6:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	0 transfersDirect
NX507	On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h50	5:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	0 transfersDirect
NX507	On time 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h35	7:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h55	7:55 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	0 transfersDirect
NX507	On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h45	8:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	4h30	9:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	4h00	10:00 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	0 transfersDirect
NX507	On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h35	10:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	0 transfersDirect
NX509	8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h25	11:55 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h20	11:50 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h20	12:50 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	0 transfersDirect
NX509	9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h20	12:50 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	0 transfersDirect
NX509	10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h20	1:50 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	0 transfersDirect
NX509	11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h15	2:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	0 transfersDirect
NX509	11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station	3h10	2:40 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	0 transfersDirect
Sunday, July 13
NX209 · NX216	On time 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h10	6:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
NX209 · NX216	On time 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h05	6:35 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Cardiff

United Kingdom

Buses from London to Cardiff run on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 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 46m

Cheapest ticket price

€5

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

3h 15m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:45

Price information

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

Travel from London to Cardiff from €5 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Cardiff from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

London to Cardiff coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: €8
National Express frequency: 16 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 London to Cardiff coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: €5

FAQs: Bus from London to Cardiff

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Cardiff 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 London to Cardiff.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Cardiff can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Cardiff is €16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Cardiff coach travel time is 3 h 16 min for the 211 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Cardiff leaves at 15: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Cardiff leaves at 23: 59.

Yes, there are 50 direct coaches a day from London to Cardiff with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the London to Cardiff coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route to Cardiff from London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cardiff from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Cardiff by coach is March.

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

No, the coach from London to Cardiff has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Cardiff.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Cardiff.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Cardiff, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Cardiff.

No, luggage for the coach from London to Cardiff needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Cardiff.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Cardiff.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Cardiff.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Cardiff.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from London to Cardiff

London

Cardiff

The major bus station for departures in London is London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 for your trip from London to Cardiff.

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 Wifi