The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Horley
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Horley will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cardiff for Horley on Mon, Dec 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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.






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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Horley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Horley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Horley buses for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:45 AM Cardiff | 4h50 | 12:35 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Cardiff | 5h45 | 4:20 AM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
![]() | 3:45 AM Cardiff | 4h55 | 8:40 AM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Horley
Buses from Cardiff to Horley run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff to HorleyYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Horley with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Horley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Horley by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal), located 3.7 miles (6 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cardiff to Horley, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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