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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Longford
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Oct
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£15
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£27
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
2 h 56 m
Buses on 20 Oct
48
Distance
189 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Longford will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Fast coaches
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 48 buses from Cardiff to Longford, including 43 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.
FlixBus1:403h05Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)4:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£151One-way0 changes- FlixBus23:253h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)3:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:253h20Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)2:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus0:453h20Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)4:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£161One-way0 changes
- FlixBus2:103h45Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£161One-way0 changes
NX2011:402h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens4:30Longford£281One-way0 changes- NX2013:302h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens6:20Longford£231One-way0 changes
- NX2015:252h55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens8:20Longford£231One-way0 changes
- NX2019:303h00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:30Longford£361One-way0 changes
- FlixBus1:403h05Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)4:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£151One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Longford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Cardiff to Longford run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 39 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 189 km distance in 2h 40m.
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 189 km |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
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
Live departures
Cardiff to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Longford coaches for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 23:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 2:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 3:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 23:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 3:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
| FlixBus | 0:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 4:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 0:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 4:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h05 | 4:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 1:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 4:30 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h45 | 5:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h25 | 5:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 2:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 6:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h25 | 6:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h45 | 6:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 3:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 6:20 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 8:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 8:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 4:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h20 | 8:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 5:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h55 | 8:20 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 6:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 10:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 10:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 7:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h05 | 10:20 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 11:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 11:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 8:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 12:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h55 | 12:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h35 | 12:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 9:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h00 | 12:30 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 10:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 14:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 14:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 11:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h05 | 14:40 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 15:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 15:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h55 | 16:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h35 | 16:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 12:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 16:10 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 14:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h05 | 17:40 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 18:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX202 | 15:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 18:45 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX201 | 16:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 20:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX507 · NX032 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h10 | 21:40 Longford | 1 change | |
| NX507 · NX444 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h10 | 21:40 Longford | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 20:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX216 · NX200 | 18:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 22:00 Longford | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NX035 | 18:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h55 | 23:40 Longford | 1 change | |
| NX509 · NX444 | 18:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h55 | 23:40 Longford | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Cardiff to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Longford with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£9
FlixBus frequency
27 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
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 National Express Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest National Express Price
£9
National Express frequency
19 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.
Complete guide to Longford
Things to do in Longford
Discover the best of Longford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Longford trip today.
The Mall Gallery
Small gallery and arts space presenting contemporary exhibitions, events and community-focused creative work in the town centre.
Backstage Theatre Gallery
Cultural centre with exhibition spaces and visual arts programming, useful for seeing current local and regional creative work.
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The Mall
Central park with riverside walks, mature trees and open lawns, ideal for a relaxed break close to shops and historic streets.
- Recommended
Royal Canal Walk
Canal-side walking route popular for gentle strolls, heritage interest and waterside views near the town centre.
Main Street
Main commercial street lined with historic frontages, local shops and everyday town life, good for exploring on foot.
Full Irish Breakfast
Full Irish breakfast with sausages, bacon, eggs, black and white pudding, soda bread and tea. A staple morning meal across the Irish midlands.
- Vegetarian
Boxty
Potato cakes fried on a griddle and served warm, often with butter. They reflect the central role of potatoes in traditional Irish home cooking.
- Vegetarian
Barmbrack
Rich fruitcake made with dried fruit, spices and tea, often linked with Halloween and family gatherings in Ireland.
Viewmount House
Stylish hotel dining room serving modern Irish and European dishes in a polished but relaxed setting near Longford town.
The Grey Hound
Popular local pub and restaurant known for hearty Irish meals, steaks and a traditional atmosphere in Longford town.
Esquires The Organic Coffee Co
Casual café and bistro serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and homemade bakes. A reliable stop for everyday local dining.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK: chain hotels near Heathrow raise stays, but casual dining and local transport are fairly typical for Greater London.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
FAQs: Cardiff to Longford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Longford 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 Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Cardiff to Longford can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cardiff to Longford is £24; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Cardiff to Longford is 2h 40m to travel the 189 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Cardiff to Longford leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Cardiff to Longford leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 39 direct coaches a day from Cardiff to Longford with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Cardiff to Longford, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Longford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cardiff and Longford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Longford including taking a coach and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Cardiff to Longford for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Cardiff to Longford:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Cardiff to Longford depends on the coach companies:
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Cardiff to Longford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Cardiff to Longford:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Cardiff to Longford:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Cardiff to Longford. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Cardiff to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Cardiff to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Cardiff to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Longford
Most Cardiff to Longford buses use the Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Longford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Cardiff
Arrival bus stations in Longford
Which Cardiff station do buses to Longford leave from?
Buses from Cardiff to Longford leave from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). The station is from Cardiff city centre at Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens), Cardiff CF10 3AF, UK.
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens), Cardiff CF10 3AF, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) from Cardiff city centre
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Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Cardiff, Sophia GardensCardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, 2 Sophia Cl, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HW, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
Bus25, 62, 63, 25A, 64 · 3m · £2 · every ~14 min
C1 · 16m · every ~8 min
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
Cardiff, University
City-centre transport
Getting to Cardiff, University from Cardiff city centre
TrainCardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central - Treherbert, Cardiff Central - Pontypridd, Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central - Radyr, Radyr - Radyr · 6m · £1 · every ~8 min
BusC1 · 18m · every ~8 min
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