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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basingstoke to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basingstoke to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke to Cardiff will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 buses that leave Basingstoke 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 147 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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 train and coach for Basingstoke to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 £13, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 147 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg 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
Basingstoke to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke to Cardiff coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:35 Basingstoke | 6h25 | 00:00 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basingstoke to Cardiff
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Buses from Basingstoke to Cardiff run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 22:38. The fastest coach covers the 147 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 147 km |
Average bus duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 22:38 |
Bus providers: National Express from Basingstoke to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Basingstoke to Cardiff with National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Basingstoke to Cardiff coach
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