London to Cardiff Bus

Q: What is the distance between London and Cardiff?

The distance between these two places is a total of 151 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between London and Cardiff?

The average travel time between the stations is 04:32 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from London to Cardiff?

The ticket prices begin from $12.

Q: How many daily departures are there from London to Cardiff?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from London to Cardiff?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from London to Cardiff?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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London to Cardiff Route Summary

London to Cardiff bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 62 daily bus departures available, including 9 night buses. The earliest bus departs from London bus station at 00:30h, arriving at Cardiff bus station at 03:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 02:45h the following day.

Departure station and country London, United Kingdom

Arrival station and country Cardiff, United Kingdom

Travel Distance 151 mi

Average Trip Duration 04h 32min

Total Departures 62

Popular Operators National Express

Lowest Price $12

Transportation Options Bus, Train

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from London to Cardiff:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

08:30 London Victoria Coach Station

3h 10min

11:40 Cardiff University

National Express

from 11.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. May

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15:00 London Victoria Coach Station

4h 20min

19:20 Cardiff University

National Express

from 17.1 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Apr

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17:30 London Victoria Coach Station

3h 45min

21:15 Cardiff Sophia Gardens

National Express

from 11.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. May

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17:00 London Victoria Coach Station

3h 45min

20:45 Cardiff Sophia Gardens

National Express

from 11.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. May

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16:30 London Victoria Coach Station

3h 55min

20:25 Cardiff Sophia Gardens

National Express

from 11.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. May

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Getting from London and Cardiff by bus

The shortest travel distance between London and Cardiff is 151 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 00:30 has a travel time of 03:05h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cardiff earlier, there are 9 night buses from London to Cardiff. The overnight buses depart between 21:30 and 23:30 and arrive between 00:50 and 02:55 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cardiff:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

21:30 London Victoria Coach Station

3h 15min

00:45 Cardiff University

National Express

from 11.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. May

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21:30 London Victoria Coach Station

3h 25min

00:55 Cardiff Sophia Gardens

National Express

from 11.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 06. May

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22:30 London Victoria Coach Station

3h 25min

01:55 Cardiff Sophia Gardens

National Express

from 11.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 28. Apr

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Bus companies operating the London to Cardiff route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 313 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

8.2 National Express

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about London or Cardiff bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

London

You can see information about the departure station and stops London here

Cardiff

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cardiff here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $12 (One-Way) or $24 (Return).

Travel reviews for London to Cardiff bus

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Other popular destinations from London

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from London, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

London - Stansted (Airport)

London - Hastings

London - London Luton (Airport)

London - Paris Charles de Gaulle (Airport)

London - Brno

London - Eastbourne

London - Gatwick (Airport)

Other popular destinations from Cardiff

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Cardiff, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Cardiff - Bristol (Airport)

Cardiff - Katowice

Cardiff - Lodz

Cardiff - Heathrow (Airport)

Cardiff - Manchester

Cardiff - Birmingham