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Bus Cardiff to Bournemouth: Trip Overview

Bus Cardiff to Bournemouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration8h 40m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:40 AM
Distance76 miles (122 km)
Latest bus departure12:45 AM

Cardiff to Bournemouth Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Cardiff to Bournemouth, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:40AM - 12:45AM
Minimum Price$25
Average Ticket Price$40
Minimum Trip Duration8h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h40m
Distance76 miles (122 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMegabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cardiff - Bournemouth

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Bournemouth without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Cardiff to Bournemouth takes about 8h 40m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 8h 35m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 77 miles (125 km) that separate the two cities.

Cardiff and Bournemouth are 77 miles (125 km) apart.

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by Megabus UK. The number of buses from Cardiff to Bournemouth can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Cardiff to Bournemouth a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 12:40 AM for the initial departure and runs until 12:45 AM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Bournemouth from Cardiff, chances are that your bus will depart from Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn) and arrive at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. With prices starting at $25, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $40 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $25 to $42, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Bournemouth, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bournemouth Oceanarium, Camouflage Paintball, Bournemouth Pier, Russell-cotes Art Gallery and Museum and Oceana Day Spa.

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 Cardiff to Bournemouth 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 Cardiff to Bournemouth.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cardiff to Bournemouth that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cardiff to Bournemouth, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff

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