Bath to Cardiff bus with National Express

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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

11

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.

National ExpressBLX39 · NX201
07:50AM3h10
Bath, Bus Station
11:00AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$241One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressBL39 · NX216
11:59PM5h46
Bath, Bus Station
05:45AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$261One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressBL39 · NX216
05:00AM2h35
Bath, Bus Station
07:35AMCardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)
$281One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressBL39 · NX216
05:00AM2h40
Bath, Bus Station
07:40AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$281One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressBLX39 · 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

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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
National Express

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Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Bath to Cardiff Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest 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

Live departures

Bath to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 3:36 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressBL39 · NX2164:00 AM Bath, Bus Station
2h35
6:35 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)1 transfer
national_expressBL39 · NX2164:00 AM Bath, Bus Station
2h40
6:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
national_expressBLX39 · NX201
Delayed
4:57 PM 6:50 AMBath, Bus Station
3h10
10:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 transfer
national_expressBLX39 · NX202
Delayed
4:57 PM 8:10 AMBath, Bus Station
2h55
11:05 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 transfer
national_expressBLX39 · NX202
Delayed
4:57 PM 10:05 AMBath, Bus Station
3h00
1:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 transfer
national_expressBLX39 · NX202
Delayed
4:57 PM 12:17 PMBath, Bus Station
3h13
3:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 transfer
national_expressBLX39 · NX202
Delayed
4:57 PM 1:50 PMBath, Bus Station
3h25
5:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 transfer
national_expressBLX39 · NX202
Delayed
4:57 PM 4:09 PMBath, Bus Station
2h56
7:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 transfer
national_expressBLX39 · NX202
On time
6:20 PM Bath, Bus Station
2h40
9:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 transfer
national_expressBLX39 · NX202
On time
9:00 PM Bath, Bus Station
2h50
11:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
1 transfer
national_expressBL39 · NX21610:59 PM Bath, Bus Station
5h46
4:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
national_expressBL39 · NX21610:59 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

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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
8
Fastest bus
3h 0m
First bus
01:55
Last bus
23:00
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)

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

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