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
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.
It's difficult to get from Bath to Cardiff without transferring at least once.
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)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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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 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:00 AM Bath, Bus Station | 2h35 | 6:35 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Bath, Bus Station | 2h40 | 6:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 4:57 PM 6:50 AMBath, Bus Station | 3h10 | 10:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 4:57 PM 8:10 AMBath, Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:05 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 4:57 PM 10:05 AMBath, Bus Station | 3h00 | 1:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 4:57 PM 12:17 PMBath, Bus Station | 3h13 | 3:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 4:57 PM 1:50 PMBath, Bus Station | 3h25 | 5:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 4:57 PM 4:09 PMBath, Bus Station | 2h56 | 7:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:20 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2h40 | 9:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:00 PM Bath, Bus Station | 2h50 | 11:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:59 PM Bath, Bus Station | 5h46 | 4:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:59 PM Bath, Bus Station | 5h41 | 4:40 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
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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 |
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.
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