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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Horley
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Horley will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cardiff for Horley every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 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 Cardiff to Horley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 213 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Horley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Horley coaches for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 06:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h45 | 11:30 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h55 | 11:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 07:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h35 | 11:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h50 | 13:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h00 | 13:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 09:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h25 | 13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h50 | 15:30 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h00 | 15:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 11:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h25 | 16:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 · NX230 | 12:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h40 | 18:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h20 | 18:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h10 | 17:55 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 14:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h35 | 19:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h00 | 19:50 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h10 | 20:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 · NX210 | 14:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h45 | 20:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX201 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h00 | 21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h10 | 21:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h00 | 21:45 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX216 · NX200 | 18:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h10 | 23:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h45 | 05:20 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h55 | 05:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX201 | 23:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h50 | 04:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
| 01:45 Cardiff | 4h35 | 06:20 Horley | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:45 Cardiff | 4h55 | 08:40 Horley | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:45 Cardiff | 4h55 | 10:40 Horley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Horley
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Buses from Cardiff to Horley run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 213 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff to HorleyYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Horley with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Horley coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Horley by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal), located 3.7 miles (6 km) away from the city centre.
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