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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Doncaster to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Doncaster to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Cardiff will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 buses that leave Doncaster for Cardiff every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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 train and coach for Doncaster to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 £15, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 266 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £126 Average Price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg 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
Doncaster to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Cardiff coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 13:05 Doncaster | 6h20 | 19:25 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Doncaster to Cardiff
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Buses from Doncaster to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 18:53. The fastest coach covers the 266 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 266 km |
Average bus duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 02:35 |
Last bus 18:53 |
Bus providers: National Express from Doncaster to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Doncaster to Cardiff with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Doncaster to Cardiff coach
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