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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 20:56 GMT.
Get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff
The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Middlesbrough and Cardiff?
Stops in Middlesbrough
- A20 Cleveland Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2NX, UK
Stops in Cardiff
- A2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
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Based on 12000 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £29
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Cardiff?
The cheapest coach tickets from Middlesbrough to Cardiff start from £29. The average price for this route is around £50. 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 Middlesbrough to Cardiff?
The average bus journey time from Middlesbrough to Cardiff is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 228 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 10h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Middlesbrough to Cardiff route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Middlesbrough to Cardiff?
The earliest bus departs from Middlesbrough to Cardiff at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 15:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Middlesbrough to Cardiff?
A bus journey from Middlesbrough to Cardiff produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Middlesbrough to Cardiff was searched and found on 14 Jan 2026 with a price of £22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Middlesbrough to Cardiff as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £22 to £43 for a bus ticket from Middlesbrough to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2026-01-14.
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