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Check the bus schedule for Bradford to Cardiff. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
tomorrow
from £25
Monday
from £16
Tuesday
from £18
Wednesday
from £19
Thursday
from £19
Friday
from £25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    05:45
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    05:45
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    18:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    03:35
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    08:30
    Bradford
    Interchange
    19:30
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    23:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Cardiff via Leeds, you can save more than £-5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      10h 20m
      Bradford
      14 km
      17:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      04:00
      Cardiff
      University
      0 km
      megabus
      Economy
      £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 25m
      0
      05:15
      Bradford
      Interchange
      09:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:25
    Bradford
    Interchange
    19:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:25
    Bradford
    Interchange
    19:15
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    05:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    18:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    03:35
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    05:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    07:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    12:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:50
    Bradford
    Interchange
    22:30
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 25m
      0
      05:15
      Bradford
      Interchange
      09:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    05:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    07:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    12:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    20:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    08:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    22:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    23:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 25m
      0
      05:15
      Bradford
      Interchange
      09:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    05:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:25
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    05:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    07:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    14:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    08:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    22:45
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    23:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 25m
      0
      05:15
      Bradford
      Interchange
      09:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    06:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    17:50
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    11h 5m
    0
    06:35
    Bradford
    Interchange
    17:40
    Cardiff
    Gabalfa Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    18:20
    Bradford
    Interchange
    03:35
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    08:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    22:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    23:15
    Bradford
    Interchange
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Cardiff via Leeds, you can save more than £4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 16%
      6h 10m
      Bradford
      14 km
      14:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      20:10
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 25m
      0
      05:15
      Bradford
      Interchange
      09:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save £10

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bradford and Cardiff?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bradford to Cardiff. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Bradford to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Bradford and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 coaches from Bradford to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bradford and Cardiff, with 11 offers.

All facts for Bradford to Cardiff bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 15 times by bus from Bradford to Cardiff in one click. Book your Bradford to Cardiff bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 6h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:45
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 15 Ø
Distance 274.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bradford to Cardiff?

Every day, 15 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bradford for Cardiff. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/11/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
Wednesday 20/11
Thursday 21/11
Friday 22/11
Saturday 23/11
Sunday 24/11
£25
Monday 25/11
£16
Tuesday 26/11
£18
Wednesday 27/11
£19
Thursday 28/11
£19
Friday 29/11
£25
Saturday 30/11
Sunday 01/12
£30
Monday 02/12
Tuesday 03/12
£15
Wednesday 04/12
Thursday 05/12
£17
Friday 06/12
£17
Saturday 07/12
£18
Sunday 08/12
£15
Monday 09/12
£16
Tuesday 10/12
£15
Wednesday 11/12
Thursday 12/12
£15
Friday 13/12
£33
Saturday 14/12
£37
Sunday 15/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bradford to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bradford to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bradford to Cardiff. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bradford to Cardiff, with £16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Bradford to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bradford to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bradford to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bradford to Cardiff are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bradford to Cardiff?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bradford to Cardiff timetable.

National Express from Bradford to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bradford to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 6h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:45
Last Coach 23:50
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 22/11/2024
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bradford and Cardiff

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bradford and Cardiff. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bradford to Cardiff

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bradford to Cardiff. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bradford to Cardiff bus

How much does a Bradford Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bradford Cardiff bus trip is available from £16 and takes 8h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bradford to Cardiff?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £56. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Cardiff.

How many connections are available for the Bradford Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bradford to Cardiff is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Bradford take?

The quickest coach from Bradford to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 6h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bradford to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Bradford at 05:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bradford to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Bradford at 23:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bradford Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bradford to Cardiff can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Bradford and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Bradford?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bradford Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bradford Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bradford to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bradford to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Bradford to Cardiff

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Bradford to Cardiff for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Bradford to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Bradford to Cardiff for the next days.
  • Northern
    5h 12m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    11:10
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £178
  • Northern
    5h 12m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    11:10
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £179
  • Northern
    5h 12m
    0
    05:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    11:10
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £180

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