Bracknell to Cardiff bus with National Express

Thu, 06 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bracknell to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

5 h 37 m

Average duration

5 h 41 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

169 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bracknell to Cardiff will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Bracknell for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.

FlixBus
00:305h45
Bracknell
06:15Cardiff
£211One-way
0 changes
National Express
19:035h37
Bracknell
00:40Cardiff
£231One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bracknell to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 169 km

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Train

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

£55

Average Price

5h 52m

Average total duration

5h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

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30m

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Live departures

Bracknell to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:32
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Reading Buses22:02 Bracknell
25h23
23:25 Cardiff2 changes
Thursday 6 November
meinfernbus_flixbus00:30 Bracknell
5h45
06:15 Cardiff0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bracknell to Cardiff

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Buses from Bracknell to Cardiff run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
169 km
Average bus duration
5h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
9
Fastest bus
5h 37m
First bus
00:45
Last bus
23:40
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

Bus providers: National Express, Reading Buses from Bracknell to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Bracknell to Cardiff with National Express, Reading Buses for as low as £17. 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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 37m
Cheapest Price
£19
National Express frequency
13 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.

Reading Buses

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25h 23m
Cheapest Price
£21
Reading Buses frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Bracknell to Cardiff coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bracknell 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 Bracknell to Cardiff.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bracknell to Cardiff can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bracknell to Cardiff is £35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bracknell to Cardiff coach travel time is 2 h 30 min   for the 104 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Bracknell to Cardiff leaves at 00: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Bracknell to Cardiff leaves at 23: 40.
There are 11 coaches a day from Bracknell to Cardiff which require at least one change with National Express or Reading Buses. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Bracknell to Cardiff coach with National Express or Reading Buses. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route to Cardiff from Bracknell as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to Cardiff from Bracknell is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Bracknell to Cardiff by coach is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Bracknell to Cardiff including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff.

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  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff.
    No, luggage for the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Bracknell to Cardiff.

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