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- City Guide
- Where are the popular bus stations and stops in London and Cardiff?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Best time to book your trip
- About Bus Travel
- What's the cheapest way to go from London to Cardiff?
- Top travelled bus routes
- Why choose Busbud?
- Popular Buses Connecting London
- Popular Buses Connecting Cardiff
- Popular Routes In This Country
- Popular airport transfers
Bus London to Cardiff: Trip Overview
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National Express is a great option if you're looking for a convenient and comfortable way to travel in United Kingdom. With about 76505 daily departures, the company connects important cities in the country. Their fleet of buses is equipped to provide travellers with a comfortable ride to important destinations. Experienced drivers will ensure safe travels, so you can just sit back and relax. Next time you're planning a trip, consider skipping the hassle of driving and letting National Express take you where you need to go.
Megabus UK is a great option if you're looking for a convenient and comfortable way to travel in United Kingdom. With about 31641 daily departures, the company connects important cities in the country. Their fleet of buses is equipped to provide travellers with a comfortable ride to important destinations. Experienced drivers will ensure safe travels, so you can just sit back and relax. Next time you're planning a trip, consider skipping the hassle of driving and letting Megabus UK take you where you need to go.
FlixBus offers reliable, affordable transportation between cities in United Kingdom. To provide convenient travel times to its customers, they have an average of 109217 departures per day, with options for direct or connecting trips. With comfortable buses and prices ranging from £5.00 to £27.00, FlixBus is a convenient and affordable way to travel. Their frequently updated schedules make it easy to plan your next road trip or weekend getaway. So sit back, relax and let FlixBus take care of the driving.
London to Cardiff buses
Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from London to Cardiff.
We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from London to Cardiff.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cardiff from London, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
Information on this bus route
Daily Buses | 97 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 00:10 - 23:59 |
Minimum Price | £5 |
Average Ticket Price | £12 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 2h55m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 3h35m |
Distance | 131 miles |
Bus companies on this route | National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in London and Cardiff?
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
22 Portman St, Marylebone, London W1H, UK
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
B M P D D B Needham Ltd, 8 Bishop's Bridge Rd, London W2 6AA, UK
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Cardiff
The average bus ticket price from London to Cardiff is £12. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London to Cardiff is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between London and Cardiff is around 3h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 132 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from London to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 97 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from London to Cardiff, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus.
Buses travelling between London and Cardiff leave from Victoria Coach Station or Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd. and arrive at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 £5 to £63 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 £5, which is on 2023-12-05.
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.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from London to Cardiff but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from London to Cardiff.
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 London to Cardiff.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from London to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
What's the cheapest way to go from London to Cardiff?
Vehicle type | Travel time | Avg price | Daily departures |
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Vehicle typeTrain | Travel time1h 51m | Avg price£56 | Daily departures13 |
Vehicle typeCarpool | Travel time3h 20m | Avg price£18 | Daily departures1 |
Vehicle typeBus | Travel time3h 35m | Avg price£12 | Daily departures97 |
The best way to travel between London and Cardiff is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £12 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £5. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Cardiff, choose the bus, as it will take you from London to Cardiff in about 1h 51m – that's the fastest way to get there!
Will you be returning to London by bus?
Bus from Cardiff to LondonYou can also go to Cardiff by train
Train from London to CardiffWhy choose Busbud?
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