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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens | Victoria Coach Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic) | Hammersmith | Fastest | |||||
| Sophia Gardens | Victoria Coach Station | No tags | |||||
 | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) | No tags | |||||
| Sophia Gardens | Victoria Coach Station | No tags |
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| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceUS$10 - US$82 | Average duration3h 42m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
| Average priceUS$48 - US$329 | Average duration1h 54m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Fastest | ||
Carpool | Average priceUS$13 - US$33 | Average duration2h 50m | 9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to LondonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cardiff to London: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - London
How far is London from Cardiff by coach?
The distance between Cardiff and London by coach is approximately 132 miles (212 km).
Is there a way to reach London from Cardiff without a car?
You can travel to London from Cardiff by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to London was searched and found on 27 Aug 2025 with a price of US$9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$74 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9, which is on 2025-08-27.
Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cardiff and London!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cardiff to London, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Cardiff to London.
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Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to London?
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