The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stratford-upon-Avon 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 128 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 128 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:00 Stratford-upon-Avon | 8h50 | 23:50 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff
Buses from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:10, the last at 19:10. The fastest coach covers the 128 km distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 128 km |
Average bus duration 8h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 03:10 |
Last bus 19:10 |
FAQs: Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford-upon-Avon 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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