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Which bus from Cambridge to Cardiff is the best?

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

today
from £31
tomorrow
Monday
from £18
Tuesday
from £20
Wednesday
from £25
Thursday
from £23
Friday
from £26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:30
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    16:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    16:15
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    17:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    16:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    22:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      05:25
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      12:30
      Bristol
      Coldharbour Lane
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      12:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:10
      Cardiff
      Bus Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    16:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    16:15
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    18:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    03:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £70

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    16:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    18:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    05:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    12:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £70

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    05:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    17:40
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    05:25
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    12:40
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    21:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £86
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    09:25
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £129
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 15m
      0
      08:45
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      14:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 2h 55m
    • megabus
      1h 20m
      0
      17:40
      Bristol
      Bond Street
      19:00
      Cardiff
      University
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    16:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    01:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    15:15
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    17:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    03:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £102
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 15m
      0
      08:45
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      14:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 2h 55m
    • megabus
      1h 20m
      0
      17:40
      Bristol
      Bond Street
      19:00
      Cardiff
      University
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    15:40
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    06:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    15:40
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    17:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    14:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £70
  • Greater Anglia
    4h 50m
    0
    04:45
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    09:35
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    £120

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cambridge 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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Cambridge to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Cambridge and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 34 coaches from Cambridge to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Cardiff, with 5 offers.

All facts for Cambridge to Cardiff bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, National Express and Greater Anglia that travel daily 14 times by bus from Cambridge to Cardiff in one click. Book your Cambridge to Cardiff bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 4h 45m
Earliest Coach 03:50
Latest Coach 18:15
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 240.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, National Express and Greater Anglia

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cambridge to Cardiff?

Every day, 14 buses from 3 coach companies leave Cambridge for Cardiff. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 21/12/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
Wednesday 18/12
Thursday 19/12
Friday 20/12
Saturday 21/12
£31
Sunday 22/12
Monday 23/12
£18
Tuesday 24/12
£27
Wednesday 25/12
£86
Thursday 26/12
£33
Friday 27/12
£26
Saturday 28/12
£51
Sunday 29/12
Monday 30/12
£20
Tuesday 31/12
£20
Wednesday 01/01
Thursday 02/01
£51
Friday 03/01
£16
Saturday 04/01
£16
Sunday 05/01
Monday 06/01
£23
Tuesday 07/01
£11
Wednesday 08/01
Thursday 09/01
£23
Friday 10/01
Saturday 11/01
£23
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cambridge to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cambridge to Cardiff. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Cardiff, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £62.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Cardiff are also emptier.

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

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

National Express from Cambridge to Cardiff

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £51
Fastest Coach 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 03:50
Last Coach 18:15
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 19/12/2024

FlixBus from Cambridge to Cardiff

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cambridge to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 7h 10m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Last Coach 16:15
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 19/12/2024
In total 3 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 Cambridge and Cardiff

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cambridge to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Cambridge to Cardiff.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Cardiff bus

How much does a Cambridge Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cambridge Cardiff bus trip is available from £18 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £129. 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 Cambridge Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cambridge to Cardiff is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Cambridge take?

The quickest coach from Cambridge to Cardiff is provided by Greater Anglia and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £120. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Cambridge at 03:50. 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 Cambridge to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Cambridge at 18:15. 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 Cambridge Cardiff route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge 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: FlixBus, National Express and Greater Anglia.

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

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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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