The cheapest and fastest coaches from Halifax to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Halifax to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halifax to Cardiff will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 buses that leave Halifax for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 11 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 20 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 coach and train for Halifax to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 264 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £158 Average Price |
8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Halifax to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Halifax to Cardiff coaches for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:00 Halifax | 10h55 | 02:55 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 17 February | |||||
![]() | 06:00 Halifax | 11h20 | 17:20 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Halifax to Cardiff
Buses from Halifax to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 7h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 01:40 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Halifax to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Halifax to Cardiff with Megabus, National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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National Express
FAQs: Halifax to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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