Bus Tickets from Bournemouth to Cardiff

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Next departures for Bournemouth to Cardiff on October 8
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Bus Bournemouth to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$35
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 10m
Number of daily buses5
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. What is the distance between Bournemouth and Cardiff?

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

  2. 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Cardiff was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$28

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$28 to US$40 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$28 which is on 2025-10-10.

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