Cardiff to Margate bus with National Express

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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Margate by train or coach

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Margate

Buses from Cardiff to Margate run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 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

316 km

Average bus duration

8h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£21

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

7h 55m

First bus

03:15

Last bus

19:15

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Cardiff to Margate

Find the best coaches between Cardiff and Margate with Omio's travel partners National Express from £24. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Cardiff to Margate, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Cardiff to Margate with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: £24

FAQs: Cardiff to Margate coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff to Margate 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 Cardiff to Margate.

Cheap coach tickets from Cardiff to Margate can start from as little as £21 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cardiff to Margate is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from Cardiff to Margate is on average 7 h 55 min for the 196 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Cardiff to Margate by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Cardiff to Margate leaves at 03: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Cardiff to Margate leaves at 19: 15.

There are 4 coaches a day from Cardiff to Margate which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the journey from Cardiff to Margate you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Cardiff and Margate on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Margate by coach is August.

You have options as you can travel to Margate from Cardiff 2 different ways: train or coach.