4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from York to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
7 h 49 m
Average duration
10 h 38 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from York to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Cardiff will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 4 buses that leave York for Cardiff every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 310 km distance in an average of 10 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 49 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 3 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 York to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 310 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
York to Cardiff bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:58 York | 8h42 | 13:40 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:01 York | 8h54 | 17:55 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 10:10 York | 9h10 | 19:20 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:11 York | 7h59 | 19:10 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from York to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 310 km |
Average bus duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 7h 49m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from York to CardiffYou can travel by bus between York to Cardiff with National Express for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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