Cardiff to London bus
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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.
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Bus times from Cardiff to London
Fastest Journey
2 h 45 m
Average
3 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
211 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Cardiff for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Cardiff to London
 | Distance | 131 miles (211 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 3 h 50 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $14 (€12) |
 | Bus frequency | 9 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day |
 | Bus providers | Flixbus, Megabus or National Express |
Buses from Cardiff to London cover the 131 miles (211 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 50 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Megabus or National Express. Normally, there are 9 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $14 (€12), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $6 (€5).
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus from Cardiff to London
National Express and FlixBus buses will get you to London from Cardiff from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff - London bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Buses from Cardiff to London: Journey Details
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.
Taking the Bus from Cardiff
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.
Getting into London by Bus
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.
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