The cheapest and fastest coaches from High Wycombe to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from High Wycombe to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from High Wycombe to Cardiff will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 buses that leave High Wycombe 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 169 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 57 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 High Wycombe to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from High Wycombe to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 169 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
High Wycombe to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for High Wycombe to Cardiff coaches for tomorrow, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:03 High Wycombe | 4h37 | 01:40 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:03 High Wycombe | 5h57 | 04:00 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from High Wycombe to Cardiff
Buses from High Wycombe to Cardiff run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 37m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from High Wycombe to CardiffYou can travel by bus between High Wycombe to Cardiff with National Express for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: High Wycombe to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from High Wycombe 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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