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Bus Bournemouth to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 10m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:25am
Distance125 km
Latest bus departure4:10pm

Bournemouth to Cardiff Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bournemouth - Cardiff

  1. How long does it take to get to Cardiff from Bournemouth by bus?

    The typical travel time from Bournemouth to Cardiff by bus is around 8h 10m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 7h 50m.

  2. What is the distance between Bournemouth and Cardiff?

    The distance between Bournemouth and Cardiff is around 125 km (77 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bournemouth to Cardiff?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Bournemouth, and end it at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Bournemouth to Cardiff?

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Cardiff from Bournemouth; it tends to be more affordable. Starting at US$33, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff?

    Taking the bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff costs on average US$40.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bournemouth to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$41 for a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-05-26.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bournemouth to Cardiff.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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