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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Aberystwyth to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Aberystwyth to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberystwyth to Cardiff will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 buses that leave Aberystwyth for Cardiff every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 7 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Aberystwyth to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 121 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Aberystwyth to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Aberystwyth to Cardiff coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:45 Aberystwyth | 7h55 | 15:40 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Aberystwyth to Cardiff
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Buses from Aberystwyth to Cardiff run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:18, the last at 20:03. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 03:18 |
Last bus 20:03 |
Bus providers: National Express, Mid Wales Travel from Aberystwyth to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Aberystwyth to Cardiff with National Express, Mid Wales Travel for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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