London to Cardiff coach
Cheap bus tickets from London to Cardiff
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Bus times from London to Cardiff
Fastest Journey
2 h 45 m
Average
3 h 50 m
Buses per day
63
Distance
211 km
Of the 63 buses that leave London for Cardiff every day 61 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Coach from London to Cardiff
 | Distance | 131 miles (211 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 3 h 15 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £7 (€7) |
 | Coach frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes, there are 10 direct coaches a day |
 | Coach companies | Flixbus, Megabus, National Express or Infobus |
Coaches from London to Cardiff cover the 131 miles (211 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 15 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Megabus, National Express or Infobus. Normally, there are 10 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £7, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £5. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Coach companies: FlixBus and National Express London to Cardiff
You can travel by coach to Cardiff from London with FlixBus and National Express for as low as £5. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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.
- Average Price: £5
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Cardiff coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Travelling by Coach from London to Cardiff
Coaches from London to Cardiff are run by National Express and run on average twice an hour during the weekdays. Most coaches are direct and take around 3hrs to arrive into Cardiff.
Know before you go:
- Coaches from London to Cardiff are run by National Express.
- The average journey duration is 3hrs 45min, although some journeys can take up to 5hrs 19mins.
- Coaches run from London to Cardiff from just past 06:00 until midnight, although times may vary.
- Up to 2 coaches depart an hour throughout the day.
- Coaches depart from either London Victoria Coach Station and arrive into Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Coach Station Information and Getting to the City Centre
Departing from London: Coaches from London to Cardiff depart from Victoria Coach Station in the southwest of London, close to Westminster on Buckingham Palace Road. Passengers can get to Victoria Coach Station by taking the District & Circle Lines or the Victoria Line on the Underground and then walk the few minutes to the coach station.
Passengers can also take a local bus to the station from many areas around London and walk the same distance to the coach station. Victoria departure terminal closes at 01:00 and opens again at 05:00. There are refreshments, cash machines and a left luggage office. Passengers are advised to be at Victoria Coach station at least 30 minutes before the departure time.
Arriving in Cardiff: Buses from London to Cardiff arrive at Cardiff Bus station next to Sophia Gardens, right in the city centre. Onward travel is simple with either local buses and the train station just a short walk away from Sophia Gardens. Cardiff Bus Station has limited facilities, but does include a waiting area and toilets.
Tips for Booking Cheap Coaches from London to Cardiff
- To get the best price it's important to book at least one week in advance, the further in advance the better.
- The cheapest day to book is a Tuesday, Friday is the most expensive day to travel.
- The cheapest time of day to travel is either first thing in the morning or last in the evening.
Travel Tips: Coach to Cardiff from London
Omio customers book a coach from London Victoria to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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