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National Museum Cardiff
National museum with art, natural history and geology collections, plus Impressionist works and changing exhibitions in Cathays Park.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 53 m
Buses on 05 Sept
46
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Longford to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Cardiff will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 46 buses from Longford to Cardiff, including 45 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.
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NX201Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 189 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Cardiff:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Cardiff costing on average £69.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £33. The journey takes 3h 23m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Cardiff coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 19:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 23:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 19:50 Longford | 2h50 | 22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 0:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 0:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 21:20 Longford | 3h30 | 0:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 1:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 1:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 2:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 22:50 Longford | 2h50 | 1:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 2:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 3:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 4:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 0:30 Longford | 3h30 | 4:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 4:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX209 · NX216 | 3:10 Longford | 4h30 | 7:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h40 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 7:30 Longford | 3h30 | 11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h40 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 8:30 Longford | 3h35 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 9:30 Longford | 2h55 | 12:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h40 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 10:30 Longford | 3h35 | 14:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 11:30 Longford | 2h55 | 14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h15 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 12:40 Longford | 3h35 | 16:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 13:30 Longford | 2h55 | 16:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 14:20 Longford | 3h35 | 17:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h10 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h50 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h05 | 19:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 15:30 Longford | 2h55 | 18:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h45 | 19:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 16:20 Longford | 3h30 | 19:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h35 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h50 | 21:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 17:40 Longford | 2h55 | 20:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 21:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h50 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 18:30 Longford | 3h30 | 22:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 23:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Longford to Cardiff run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 37 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 189 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Discover the best of Cardiff — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cardiff trip today.
National museum with art, natural history and geology collections, plus Impressionist works and changing exhibitions in Cathays Park.
Open-air museum of Welsh life with historic buildings, crafts, gardens and rural traditions relocated to spacious grounds west of the city.
Museum in a Victorian library celebrating Cardiff’s story through interactive displays, local history and a well-presented city timeline.
Historic shopping arcades in the city centre, prized for Victorian and Edwardian architecture, independent shops and an easy walking atmosphere.
Large central parkland behind the castle, ideal for riverside walks, gardens, woodland paths and access to key civic sights.
Revitalised waterfront district with public art, broad promenades, modern landmarks and easy walks around the former dock basin.
A hearty Welsh broth of lamb or beef with leeks, potatoes and root vegetables. It is a classic national dish closely tied to Welsh home cooking.
Traditional Welsh rarebit is toasted bread topped with a savoury cheese, ale and mustard sauce. It is a beloved pub and supper dish across Wales.
A sweet Welsh tea loaf made with dried fruit and mixed spice, usually sliced and spread with butter. It is a staple in cafés and homes.
Elegant dining room known for refined modern British cooking and polished service in central Cardiff.
Smart restaurant focused on local produce, seafood and modern British plates with a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Stylish bistro and bar serving seasonal Welsh and British dishes, cocktails and brunch in a lively city-centre setting.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local transport and casual meals stay fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change or rounding up.
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Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) -> Cardiff Bus Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford 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.

Most Longford to Cardiff buses use the London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens station pair, with some services arriving at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). Use this guide to compare Longford and Cardiff bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
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