How much is the bus ticket from London to Cardiff?

The cheapest coach tickets from London to Cardiff start from £9. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from London to Cardiff?

The average bus journey time from London to Cardiff is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 55m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the London to Cardiff route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 113 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Cardiff?

The earliest bus departs from London to Cardiff at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Cardiff?

A bus journey from London to Cardiff produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from London to Cardiff?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29875 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cardiff?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Cardiff?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Cardiff?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus London to Cardiff from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Cardiff on 17 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	00:55	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Victoria Coach Station	3h 1m	03:00	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 50m	17:20	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	15:00	Victoria Coach Station	4h 40m	19:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 50m	17:20	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from London to Cardiff on 18 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 45m	21:15	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Victoria Coach Station	3h 1m	03:00	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 15m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	11:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 15m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from London to Cardiff on 19 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 30m	14:00	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Victoria Coach Station	3h 1m	03:00	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 15m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	11:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 15m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from London to Cardiff on 20 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	11:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 55m	23:45	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 15m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	4h 15m	14:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 15m	05:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from London to Cardiff on 21 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	01:55	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 55m	23:45	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	03:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	11:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	03:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from London to Cardiff on 22 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	02:55	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 55m	23:45	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	03:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	11:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	03:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from London to Cardiff on 23 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 40m	13:10	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 55m	23:45	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	03:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	11:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	03:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from London to Cardiff on 24 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 40m	12:10	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	03:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	4h 10m	11:40	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	03:45	Sophia Gardens	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Cardiff

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

113bus per day

3h 40mAverage duration

131 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £74	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£34 - £248	Average duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Cardiff?

Stops in London

A
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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B
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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C
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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D
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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E
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Stops in Cardiff

A
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
B
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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C
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
D
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
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E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,875 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

Passengers have expressed satisfaction with their travel experiences, highlighting the courteous and helpful drivers, punctuality, cleanliness of buses, and overall efficiency. Many found the service to be good value for money. Although there were minor issues like mechanical problems or spotty WiFi during some trips, these were resolved efficiently without impacting the positive experience significantly.

National Express London Cardiff recent customer reviews

the only reason i’m giving the power one a bad ranking is because someone prior left the plug in inside the charger— i couldn’t pull it out therefore couldn’t charge. i later switched seats when people left and it was fine from then on. the wifi was spotty at best, but i wasn’t expecting too much from bus wifi. besides those two— great experience

Alyssa Nicole P.

22 December 2025

Some mechanical problems on the way but the driver quickly secured another vehicle to take us the rest of the way and get us to Cardiff on time!

Jim K.

28 February 2025

My trip to Cardiff was very pleasant, and I wanted to return early. I was pleasantly surprised, and please that the process was no hassle, no fuss, and the gentleman there at the ticket agency was very helpful and made that happen for me!!!

Joy Leisha Teague M.

8 May 2024

FlixBus

3.5/512,330 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Users have shared positive feedback about the service, highlighting punctual departures and comfortable travel experiences. The cleanliness of onboard facilities was also appreciated. However, some reviews mentioned delays due to driver changes or late arrivals at destinations without clear directions for onward travel. Overall satisfaction remains high despite these occasional issues.

Flixbus London Cardiff recent customer reviews

Very satisfied with the service offered. Toilet was clean and driving clearly announced our stops along.the route

Andrew T.

31 January 2025

Every thing was fine till we reached the Cardiff railway station stop. There was a scheduled driver switch, but the reliever was not there. We had to stay put at this point for 20 minutes till the next driver came. Finally reached our Cardiff destination 30 minutes late.

Sunil B.

26 September 2024

Trip was 45 min late and dropped off at a bus stop with no directions to station or cafe - bus lane tricky to order an Uber

Catherine T.

22 September 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,307 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi2.6

Passengers generally appreciate the attentive and friendly staff, as well as the punctuality and safe driving. However, several reviews mention issues such as inadequate air conditioning during a heatwave, lack of Wi-Fi connectivity despite being available on board, cleanliness concerns with rubbish left from previous trips, unpleasant odors in some buses, and non-functional toilets.

Megabus London Cardiff recent customer reviews

Service is good but bus was very congested. There is no space for tall man. AC is good but driver was not friendly.

Shanto F.

25 June 2024

enjoyed much ,experience driver ,punctalism ,freindly invirment,reseanable ticket price

Yasin O.

9 May 2024

The driver was very kind and helped me buy the ticket online because I am not very big friend with tehnilogy.

Tatiana P.

21 October 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Cardiff

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from London to Cardiff?
The cheapest coach tickets from London to Cardiff start from £9. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from London to Cardiff?
The average bus journey time from London to Cardiff is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 55m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the London to Cardiff route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 113 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Cardiff?
The earliest bus departs from London to Cardiff at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Cardiff?
A bus journey from London to Cardiff produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from London to Cardiff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29875 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cardiff?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/03

£14

16/03

£7

Today

£7

18/03

£7

19/03

£7

20/03

£7

21/03

£6

22/03

£7

The cheapest trip from London to Cardiff was searched and found on 21 Mar 2026 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 London to Cardiff as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £69 for a bus ticket from London to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2026-03-21.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Cardiff?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 40m	Avg price£12	Daily departures113
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 52m	Avg price£81	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h 30m	Avg price£16	Daily departures1