4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Horley to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horley to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Cardiff will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Horley for Cardiff every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.
21:104h30Horley1:40Cardiff£121One-way0 changes- 22:505h10Horley4:00Cardiff£131One-way0 changes
23:204h45Horley4:05Cardiff£151One-way0 changes- 11:155h20Horley16:35Cardiff£161One-way0 changes
- 20:206h45Horley3:05Cardiff£171One-way0 changes
- 21:104h30Horley1:40Cardiff£121One-way0 changes
- 23:204h45Horley4:05Cardiff£151One-way0 changes
- 22:505h10Horley4:00Cardiff£131One-way0 changes
- 11:155h20Horley16:35Cardiff£161One-way0 changes
- 20:206h45Horley3:05Cardiff£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Horley to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Horley to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 213 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Horley to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Cardiff coaches for today, Wednesday 13 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 13:25 Horley | 5h10 | 18:35 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:50 Horley | 5h10 | 4:00 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 14 May | |||||
| 11:15 Horley | 5h20 | 16:35 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Horley to Cardiff coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Metrobus to find the best option for your trip from Horley to Cardiff.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Metrobus to find the best option for your trip from Horley to Cardiff.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Horley to Cardiff.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Horley to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Horley to Cardiff run on average 49 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 27 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 213 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus from Horley to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Horley to Cardiff with National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Horley to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Cardiff
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