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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 48 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Cardiff will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cambridge for Cardiff every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 240 km distance in an average of 8 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 50 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 Cambridge to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 240 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Cambridge to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Cardiff coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:30 Cambridge | 10h05 | 15:35 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:50 Cambridge | 8h10 | 17:00 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:30 Cambridge | 9h50 | 23:20 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:30 Cambridge | 9h35 | 01:05 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
| 03:30 Cambridge | 9h45 | 13:15 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Cardiff
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Buses from Cambridge to Cardiff run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:50, the last at 21:20. The fastest coach covers the 240 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 240 km |
Average bus duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 01:50 |
Last bus 21:20 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Cambridge to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Cardiff with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge to Cardiff coach
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