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How to get to Cardiff by bus

Routes13
Trips per day198
bus lines3
Stations6
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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 bus companies travel to Cardiff, United Kingdom?

Located in United Kingdom, Cardiff is accessible by bus from 13 other cities. You can choose from 198 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Cardiff on Wanderu. Megabus usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Cardiff are also available..

Bus companies serving Cardiff

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express656h 20m€35.23
FlixBus318h 48m€26.28
Megabus294h 15m€18.73
  • 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.

  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • 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 bus service has the best service to Cardiff?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Cardiff by bus with National Express giving them a 5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable bus 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 bus schedules to Cardiff, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€2.97 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Cardiff, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Cardiff. In the last month, buses from Bristol to Cardiff had the lowest average price at €3.58. The bus from Swansea to Cardiff also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The busiest bus station in Cardiff is Cardiff University. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Cardiff are:

  • Cardiff University
  • Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music
  • North Rd 330
The closest airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Intl Airport (CWL), it is located 9.2 miles from the city center of Cardiff.
Cardiff is the most popular bus destination in Cardiff; Caerdydd. It also ranks number 62 in United Kingdom. Cardiff has the most bus connections in the region. There are 86 bus schedules arriving in Cardiff each day.
The population of Cardiff is 447287. Cardiff ranks number 1 in terms of population in Cardiff; Caerdydd and number 15 in all of United Kingdom.
Bus tickets to Cardiff range from €3 for a short trip to Cardiff, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Cardiff starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Cardiff can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €3.
Business travelers most frequently choose to travel by bus to Cardiff, enjoying the convenience of quick boarding and centrally located stations.
The closest bus station to the city center of Cardiff is North Rd 330, located just 0.1 miles away. Select North Rd 330 as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Cardiff. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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