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How to get to Cardiff by coach
Routes | 38 |
Trips per day | 404 |
coach lines | 3 |
Stations | 5 |
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About Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales, as well as its largest city. Although the city was initially founded as a Roman fort, Cardiff has glided effortlessly into the 21st century, offering tourists a diverse mix of old and new.
Looking to explore the city's history? Cardiff Castle at the heart of the city makes for an exciting day out, where visitors can learn about the fascinating 2,000 years of history that the castle represents.
If the castle gets you in the mood to explore more history, the St Fagans National Museum of History will surely satisfy your historical appetite. As one of Europe's leading open-air museums, the museum offers historical attractions that detail history back to the Celtic era.
For those seeking a more modern experience, Cardiff boasts a fantastic selection of shops and cafes, with Cardiff Central Market as the top choice for retail therapy.
Cardiff has excellent transport links, making it an easy place to visit no matter where you're coming from. Cardiff Airport provides access for visitors traveling from off the island, while high-speed rail services make access to and from London simple. Cardiff Central Station also offers direct routes from Bristol, Bath, Manchester, Nottingham, as well as other main cities and towns.
What coach companies travel to Cardiff, United Kingdom?
Located in United Kingdom, Cardiff is accessible by coach from 38 other cities. You can choose from 404 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Cardiff on Wanderu. FlixBus usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Cardiff are also available..
Coach companies serving Cardiff
Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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National Express | 144 | 6h 47m | £29.28 |
Megabus | 34 | 4h 4m | £18.76 |
FlixBus | 31 | 5h 20m | £15.89 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Cardiff?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Cardiff by coach with National Express giving them a 5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable coach service to Cardiff taking into account the seats and amenities that National Express offers. They rate National Express a 4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Cardiff punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their coach schedules to Cardiff, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest coach station in Cardiff is Cardiff (Greyfriars Rd). There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular coach stations in Cardiff are:
- Cardiff (Greyfriars Rd)
- Cardiff University
- 2 Sophia Cl
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