- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$40
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 11 m
Buses on Sep 05
89
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to London will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 89 buses from Cardiff to London, including 77 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
NX216 · NX040
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
NX509
FlixBus
NX507
NX507
NX509Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to London:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to London costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€59). The journey takes 3h 46m versus 3h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:38AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:53AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:38AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:08AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:38AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:53AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:53PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:53PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:53PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to London buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX509 | 4:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 4:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 7:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 4:25 AM Cardiff, University | 3h55 | 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h10 | 8:10 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 8:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 5:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 9:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 5:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 5:20 AM Cardiff, University | 4h00 | 9:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX032 | 5:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h00 | 10:25 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX507 | 6:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 10:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 9:35 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 10:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 6:05 AM Cardiff, University | 4h00 | 10:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 6:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 10:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 6:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h45 | 10:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 6:50 AM Cardiff, University | 4h00 | 10:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 10:30 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 7:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 11:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 7:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 11:05 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 7:38 AM Cardiff, University | 3h47 | 11:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 12:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 8:38 AM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h55 | 12:50 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h30 | 1:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX032 | 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 1:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX030 | 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 1:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h20 | 2:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 2:20 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 10:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 2:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 10:53 AM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 2:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 11:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 3:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 11:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 2:45 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 11:38 AM Cardiff, University | 3h27 | 3:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h35 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 3:55 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 12:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h45 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 12:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 3:40 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 12:23 PM Cardiff, University | 3h37 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 4:55 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h25 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 1:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 1:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h45 | 5:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 1:53 PM Cardiff, University | 3h57 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 2:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 2:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 6:40 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 3:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 3:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 7:40 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 3:55 PM Cardiff, University | 4h05 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 7:35 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 8:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 4:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 4:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h45 | 8:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 4:55 PM Cardiff, University | 3h55 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 8:45 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h45 | 9:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 5:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 5:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 5:40 PM Cardiff, University | 3h40 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h45 | 9:55 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h05 | 10:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 6:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 6:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 10:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 6:53 PM Cardiff, University | 3h27 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 7:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 11:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 7:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 11:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 7:53 PM Cardiff, University | 3h22 | 11:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 · NX040 | 10:15 PM Cardiff, University | 8h05 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX035 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h10 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX032 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h50 | 4:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 5:20 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 5:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX030 | 1:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX444 | 1:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX030 | 1:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 5:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX444 | 1:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 5:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX509 | 3:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 3:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h20 | 6:35 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 3:20 AM Cardiff, University | 3h30 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX032 | 3:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 7:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cardiff to London run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 42 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 42 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, London
Direct buses from Cardiff to London are provided by National Express who offer 12 coach services a day. The first daily coach service departs in the early hours with the remaining services departing approximately every hour until late afternoon. Journey time from Cardiff to London by bus is between 3.5 and 4.5 hours.
Buses from Cardiff to London depart from Cardiff Coach and Bus Station at Sophia Gardens, found to the northwest of Central Cardiff. Many major bus routes terminate at Sophia Gardens. It's also possible to walk to Sophia Gardens Coach and Bus Station from Cardiff Central Station in about 15 minutes. Those boarding the earliest four coach services to London will need to get a taxi to the bus station.
The UK's capital city of London is as famous for its black cabs as it is for its East End markets, West End shows and numerous world class museums and galleries. View the capital's best historic buildings with a cruise along the River Thames or board the fabulous London Eye for an unforgettable view across the capital. Coaches from Cardiff arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. The coach station is a very short walk from London Victoria Station where most major bus routes terminate and where travellers can also board a tube or overground train to reach their final destination. Underground train travel from Victoria to Central London takes around ten minutes. Underground services cease at 1:00 a.m.;however, after this time a multitude of taxi and night bus options are available.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to London buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre). Use this guide to compare Cardiff and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: The Crown Rivers (in the station), Giraffe (in the station), Wagamama (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals and departures areas.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Elevators, ramps.
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