London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 44 m

Buses per day

Distance

210 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 210 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.

13:304h10

London Victoria (VIC)

17:40Cardiff Central (CDF)

£71One-way

0 changes

22:004h25

London Victoria (VIC)

02:25Cardiff Central (CDF)

£111One-way

0 changes

23:303h25

London Victoria (VIC)

02:55Cardiff Central (CDF)

£121One-way

0 changes

22:303h25

London Victoria (VIC)

01:55Cardiff Central (CDF)

£141One-way

0 changes

21:303h35

London Victoria (VIC)

01:05Cardiff Central (CDF)

£161One-way

0 changes

London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	05:00 London Victoria (VIC)	4h20	09:20 Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	22:00 London Victoria (VIC)	4h25	02:25 Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	23:59 London Victoria (VIC)	4h06	04:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	22:30 London Victoria (VIC)	3h25	01:55 Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	21:30 London Victoria (VIC)	3h35	01:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 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

210 km

Average bus duration

4h 1m

Cheapest ticket price

£6

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 25m

First bus

05:00

Last bus

23:59

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coaches will get you from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

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 London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £40
National Express frequency: 11 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £4

FAQs: London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

Cheap coach tickets from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach time is 3 h 35 min covering the 130 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 04: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 22: 59.

Yes, there are 29 direct coaches a day from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between London Victoria (VIC) and Cardiff Central (CDF) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Cardiff Central (CDF) from London Victoria (VIC) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Cardiff Central (CDF) including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in London Victoria (VIC) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

London

Cardiff

Cardiff Central Wifi

Amenities at bus station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
Sun: 07:30 - 21:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store

Parking

Car Park: Brewery Car park

Dining

Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
Pret a Manger
Tesco Express

Taxis

Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance

Accessibility

There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Travelodge Cardiff Central

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
Sun: 07:30 - 21:30

Public transport options for Cardiff Central

Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)