- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$22
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$41
Fastest journey on Oct 20
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
3 h 17 m
Buses on Oct 20
69
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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 69 buses from Cardiff to London, including 54 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.
NX202 · NX040
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NX509
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FlixBusBuses from Cardiff to London run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) 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 (€6) |
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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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
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 09:40AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:38AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:38AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h30 | 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, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:08PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:23PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:53PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:53PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to London buses for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX509 | 9:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 9:38 AM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 10:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 1:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 10:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX444 | 10:35 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h50 | 3:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX507 | 10:38 AM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 11:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 11:38 AM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 3:20 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 | 12:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 3:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 12:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 12:38 PM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX401 | 12:45 PM Cardiff, University | 5h05 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX444 | 12:45 PM Cardiff, University | 5h05 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
NX508 | 1:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX508 | 1:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX030 | 2:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h45 | 7:20 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX040 | 3:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h40 | 7:45 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX509 | 3:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 7:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 3:23 PM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 7:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 8:05 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 | |
NX507 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 8:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 4:38 PM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h45 | 9:10 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 | 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 | |
NX509 | 6:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 6:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 10:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 6:53 PM Cardiff, University | 3h27 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX035 | 11:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h05 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX035 | 11:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h50 | 4:35 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX035 | 11:50 PM Cardiff, University | 5h00 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 5:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 5:20 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX030 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h10 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX444 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h10 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX030 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 5:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX444 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 5:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX509 | 3:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 3:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h20 | 7:05 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 3:50 AM Cardiff, University | 3h30 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX444 | 4:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h10 | 9:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX444 | 4:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h40 | 9:20 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX444 | 4:45 AM Cardiff, University | 5h05 | 9:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 | |
NX509 | 6:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 6:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 9:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 6:20 AM Cardiff, University | 4h00 | 10:20 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 | |
NX509 | 7:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 7:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 10:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 7:20 AM Cardiff, University | 4h00 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 11:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | 8:38 AM Cardiff, University | 3h42 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h30 | 1:25 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 | |
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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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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, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. 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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