Liverpool to Cardiff bus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for May 22

Cheapest price

$39

Average price

$46

Fastest journey

6 h 25 m

Average duration

7 h 51 m

Buses per day

10

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Cardiff will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Cardiff without transferring at least once.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:35AM9h35
Liverpool
05:10PMCardiff
$391One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:00PM11h50
Liverpool
12:50AMCardiff
$401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40AM9h40
Liverpool
08:20PMCardiff
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX550 · NX100 · NX202
03:50PM9h00
Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
12:50AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$451One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX550 · NX100 · NX202
03:50PM9h00
Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
12:50AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$451One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular
Train

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€69

Average price

10h 3m

Average duration

9h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 47m

Average duration

Fastest

4h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Live departures

Liverpool to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, May 21
Last updated at 2:29 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX550 · NX1115:15 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
6h25
11:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
national_expressNX551 · NX1125:35 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
8h05
1:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM Liverpool
9h35
4:10 PM Cardiff1 transfer
national_expressNX550 · NX1119:10 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
7h50
5:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM Liverpool
9h40
7:20 PM Cardiff1 transfer
national_expressNX550 · NX101 · NX20211:10 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
7h55
7:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM Liverpool
11h50
11:50 PM Cardiff1 transfer
national_expressNX550 · NX100 · NX2022:50 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
9h00
11:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2 transfers
national_expressNX550 · NX100 · NX2022:50 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
9h00
11:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM Liverpool
11h40
11:30 AM Cardiff1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Cardiff

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Buses from Liverpool to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
133 miles (215 km)
Average bus duration
9h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€14)
Buses per day
5
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
5h 40m
First bus
00:50
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from Liverpool to Cardiff

Buy your official National Express, FlixBus and Megabus bus tickets from Liverpool to Cardiff from $16 (€13) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable 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 Liverpool - Cardiff 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.

National Express from Liverpool to Cardiff bus information:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $33
  • National Express frequency: 3 a day

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