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16:158h40Cardiff0:55Loughborough£231One-way0 changes
12:507h40Cardiff20:30Loughborough£321One-way0 changes
- 12:507h40Cardiff20:30Loughborough£321One-way0 changes
- 16:158h40Cardiff0:55Loughborough£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Loughborough
The cheapest option from Cardiff to Loughborough is coach, with an average price of £26. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Loughborough among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 197 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest option | £89 Average Price |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest option 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Loughborough by coach or train
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Why should you book Cardiff to Loughborough coaches with Omio?
Megabus as well as National Express offer coaches services from Cardiff to Loughborough.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Cardiff to Loughborough.
Why book with Omio vs Megabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Cardiff to Loughborough.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Megabus with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Cardiff to Loughborough.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Cardiff to Loughborough.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Cardiff to Loughborough.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Loughborough
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Typically, there are 10 buses per day from Cardiff to Loughborough, including direct buses, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 197 km distance in 7h 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 197 km |
Average bus duration 7h 18m |
Lowest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 0:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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: Megabus, National Express from Cardiff to LoughboroughYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Loughborough with Megabus, National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 0m
Cheapest Price
£33
Megabus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board
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 Duration
7h 40m
Cheapest Price
£32
National Express frequency
8 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.
FAQs: Cardiff to Loughborough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The earliest coach from Cardiff to Loughborough leaves at 0:40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Cardiff to Loughborough leaves at 23:45.
There are 10 coaches a day from Cardiff to Loughborough which require at least one change with Megabus, National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Cardiff to Loughborough, you can count on Megabus, National Express for the best way to get you to Loughborough. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cardiff and Loughborough and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month for a coach from Cardiff to Loughborough is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Loughborough including taking a coach and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Cardiff to Loughborough for coach company Megabus, National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Cardiff to Loughborough:
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Cardiff to Loughborough depends on the coach companies:
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
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 Loughborough.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Cardiff to Loughborough:
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Cardiff to Loughborough:
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Cardiff to Loughborough.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Cardiff to Loughborough with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Cardiff to Loughborough with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Cardiff to Loughborough with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Loughborough
Most Cardiff to Loughborough buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to Loughborough, The Rushes station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Loughborough 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 Loughborough
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
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, 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 · £0.89 · every ~8 min
BusC1 · 18m · every ~8 min
Loughborough, The Rushes
City-centre transport
Getting to Loughborough, The Rushes from Loughborough city centre
Bus127 · 4m · £2 · every ~11 min
Sky · 7m · £2 · every ~15 min
Loughborough, University
City-centre transport
Getting to Loughborough, University from Loughborough city centre
BusSp · 11m · £2 · every ~16 min
16, 127, 16A · 17m · £2 · every ~13 min
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