Barnstaple to Cardiff bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barnstaple to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£65

Average price

£65

Fastest journey

6 h 20 m

Average duration

6 h 20 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

76 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Barnstaple to Cardiff will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £65.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Barnstaple 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 76 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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.

National Express
07:406h20
Barnstaple
14:00Cardiff
£651One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Barnstaple to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 76 km

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Train

£41

Average Price

Cheapest

£60

Average Price

5h 11m

Average total duration

4h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 33m

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30m

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National Express

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Great Western Rail

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Live departures

Barnstaple to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express07:40 Barnstaple
5h25
13:05 Cardiff0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barnstaple to Cardiff

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Buses from Barnstaple to Cardiff run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £30 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £30
Distance
76 km
Average bus duration
4h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£32
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
5h 25m
First bus
05:07
Last bus
22:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £30

Bus providers: National Express from Barnstaple to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Barnstaple to Cardiff with National Express for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 25m
Cheapest Price
£32
National Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Barnstaple to Cardiff coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Barnstaple to Cardiff with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Barnstaple to Cardiff.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Barnstaple to Cardiff can start from as little as £38 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Barnstaple to Cardiff is £49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Cardiff from Barnstaple is on average 5 h 25 min   for the 47 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Barnstaple to Cardiff by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff leaves at 06: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff leaves at 18: 30.
There are 2 coaches a day from Barnstaple to Cardiff which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Barnstaple to Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month for a coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff is March.
You have options as you can travel from Barnstaple to Cardiff 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff.
    No, luggage for the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Barnstaple to Cardiff.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Cardiff

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    The major coach station for departures in Barnstaple is Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) for your trip from Barnstaple to Cardiff.
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