How far is Cardiff from Cheltenham by coach?

The distance between Cheltenham and Cardiff by coach is approximately 56 miles (89 km).

Is there a way to reach Cardiff from Cheltenham without a car?

You can travel to Cardiff from Cheltenham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Cheltenham to Cardiff from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cheltenham to Cardiff on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:25	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	2h 45m	17:10	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	4h 45m	11:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags
06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	4h 45m	11:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags
18:20	Royal Well Bus Station	6h 30m	00:50	Sophia Gardens	No tags
18:20	Royal Well Bus Station	6h 30m	00:50	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:47 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

56 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £32	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £44	Average duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £10	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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Staff4.7

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Cheltenham and Cardiff?

Stops in Cheltenham

A - Royal Well Bus Station

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff

How far is Cardiff from Cheltenham by coach?
The distance between Cheltenham and Cardiff by coach is approximately 56 miles (89 km).
Is there a way to reach Cardiff from Cheltenham without a car?
You can travel to Cardiff from Cheltenham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/11

£6

09/11

£10

Today

£7

11/11

No data

12/11

£14

13/11

£6

14/11

£7

15/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Cardiff was searched and found on 8 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

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

You can expect to pay from £6 to £41 for a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-13.

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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