The cheapest and fastest coaches from St Austell to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from St Austell to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Austell to Cardiff will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
Of the 1 buses that leave St Austell for Cardiff every day 1 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 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 50 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 train and coach for St Austell to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Austell to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £126.
Distance: 169 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £126 Average Price |
10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Austell to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for St Austell to Cardiff coaches for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:50 St Austell | 9h50 | 06:40 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from St Austell to Cardiff
Buses from St Austell to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 9h 50m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 9h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 50m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:35 |
FAQs: St Austell to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Austell 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.

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