Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Bath to Cardiff?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bath to Cardiff: National Express Assistance Priority seating Accessible toilets.

What are the best sights in Cardiff?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cardiff are: Cardiff Castle, a historic fortress with Roman and Norman roots offering guided tours and events St Fagans National Museum of History, an open-air museum showcasing Welsh life and culture through reconstructed buildings and exhibits Cardiff Bay, a vibrant waterfront area with dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions National Museum Cardiff, featuring art, archaeology, and natural history collections Bute Park, a large green space perfect for leisurely walks and picnics.

What are the best things to do in Cardiff?

The best things to do in Cardiff include: Millennium Centre, a renowned arts venue hosting opera, ballet, and theater performances Explore the vibrant nightlife in Cardiff's city center with its array of pubs and clubs Take a boat tour around Cardiff Bay for scenic views and historical insights Visit the Cardiff International White Water for an adventurous day of rafting and kayaking Enjoy shopping and dining at the bustling Cardiff Market, offering local produce and unique finds.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Bath to Cardiff?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bath to Cardiff depends on the bus company: National Express You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Bath to Cardiff?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bath to Cardiff: National Express Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bath to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$24

Average price

$27

Fastest journey

2 h 35 m

Average duration

2 h 44 m

Buses per day

Distance

58 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bath to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bath to Cardiff will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Bath to Cardiff without transferring at least once.

BLX39 · NX201

07:50AM3h10

Bath, Bus Station

11:00AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens

$241One-way

1 transfer

BL39 · NX216

11:59PM5h46

Bath, Bus Station

05:45AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens

$261One-way

1 transfer

BL39 · NX216

05:00AM2h35

Bath, Bus Station

07:35AMCardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)

$281One-way

1 transfer

BL39 · NX216

05:00AM2h40

Bath, Bus Station

07:40AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens

$281One-way

1 transfer

BLX39 · NX202

09:10AM2h55

Bath, Bus Station

12:05PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens

$281One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bath to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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Bus	Most popular Train
€22 Average price Cheapest	€32 Average price
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg 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.

Bath to Cardiff Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest price
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:00AM	Arrival Time 07:40AM	Duration 2h40	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat	Cheapest price $27
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:50AM	Arrival Time 11:00AM	Duration 3h10	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $24
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:00AM	Arrival Time 11:00AM	Duration 3h00	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $42
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:05AM	Arrival Time 12:05PM	Duration 3h00	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $40
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:10AM	Arrival Time 12:05PM	Duration 2h55	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $26
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:51AM	Arrival Time 02:05PM	Duration 3h14	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $40
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:05AM	Arrival Time 02:05PM	Duration 3h00	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $25
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:50PM	Arrival Time 03:00PM	Duration 2h10	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:06PM	Arrival Time 04:15PM	Duration 3h09	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $30
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:17PM	Arrival Time 04:30PM	Duration 3h13	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $26
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:50PM	Arrival Time 06:15PM	Duration 3h25	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $25
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:53PM	Arrival Time 05:55PM	Duration 3h02	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $30
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:52PM	Arrival Time 07:50PM	Duration 2h58	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $30
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:09PM	Arrival Time 08:05PM	Duration 2h56	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $25
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:00PM	Arrival Time 10:00PM	Duration 3h00	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $30
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:20PM	Arrival Time 10:00PM	Duration 2h40	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $26
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:00PM	Arrival Time 12:50AM	Duration 2h50	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat	Cheapest price $26
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:59PM	Arrival Time 05:45AM	Duration 5h46	Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat	Cheapest price $26

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Bath to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, July 17

Last updated at 3:36 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
BL39 · NX216	4:00 AM Bath, Bus Station	2h35	6:35 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	1 transfer
BL39 · NX216	4:00 AM Bath, Bus Station	2h40	6:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BLX39 · NX201	Delayed 4:57 PM 6:50 AMBath, Bus Station	3h10	10:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BLX39 · NX202	Delayed 4:57 PM 8:10 AMBath, Bus Station	2h55	11:05 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BLX39 · NX202	Delayed 4:57 PM 10:05 AMBath, Bus Station	3h00	1:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BLX39 · NX202	Delayed 4:57 PM 12:17 PMBath, Bus Station	3h13	3:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BLX39 · NX202	Delayed 4:57 PM 1:50 PMBath, Bus Station	3h25	5:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BLX39 · NX202	Delayed 4:57 PM 4:09 PMBath, Bus Station	2h56	7:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BLX39 · NX202	On time 6:20 PM Bath, Bus Station	2h40	9:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BLX39 · NX202	On time 9:00 PM Bath, Bus Station	2h50	11:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BL39 · NX216	10:59 PM Bath, Bus Station	5h46	4:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 transfer
BL39 · NX216	10:59 PM Bath, Bus Station	5h41	4:40 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bath to Cardiff

United Kingdom

Buses from Bath to Cardiff run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $9 (€7)

Distance

36 miles (58 km)

Average bus duration

2h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

$19 (€15)

Buses per day

Fastest bus

3h 0m

First bus

01:55

Last bus

23:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $9 (€7)

Bus providers: National Express and Great Western Rail from Bath to Cardiff

Buy your official National Express and Great Western Rail bus tickets from Bath to Cardiff from $11 (€9) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Bath to Cardiff, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bath to Cardiff bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $20
National Express frequency: 1 a day

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Bath to Cardiff bus information:

Average Duration: 1 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: $11

FAQs: Bus from Bath to Cardiff

FAQs: Take the bus from Bath to Cardiff with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Cardiff.

Cheap bus tickets from Bath to Cardiff can start from as little as $8 (€6) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bath to Cardiff is $28 (€23); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Bath to Cardiff is 1 h 45 min to travel the 36 mile (58 km) long trip, with around there are 6 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Bath to Cardiff leaves at 5: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Bath to Cardiff leaves at 11: 59PM.

There are 6 buses a day from Bath to Cardiff which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

For the trip from Bath to Cardiff you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Cardiff from Bath on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A day trip to Cardiff from Bath is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Bath to Cardiff is March.

You have options as you can travel to Cardiff from Bath 2 different ways: train or bus.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bath to Cardiff:

National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bath to Cardiff for bus company National Express.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cardiff are:

Cardiff Castle, a historic fortress with Roman and Norman roots offering guided tours and events
St Fagans National Museum of History, an open-air museum showcasing Welsh life and culture through reconstructed buildings and exhibits
Cardiff Bay, a vibrant waterfront area with dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions
National Museum Cardiff, featuring art, archaeology, and natural history collections
Bute Park, a large green space perfect for leisurely walks and picnics.

The best things to do in Cardiff include:

Millennium Centre, a renowned arts venue hosting opera, ballet, and theater performances
Explore the vibrant nightlife in Cardiff's city center with its array of pubs and clubs
Take a boat tour around Cardiff Bay for scenic views and historical insights
Visit the Cardiff International White Water for an adventurous day of rafting and kayaking
Enjoy shopping and dining at the bustling Cardiff Market, offering local produce and unique finds.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bath to Cardiff depends on the bus company:

National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bath to Cardiff.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bath to Cardiff: