Bus tickets Liverpool to Cardiff from £15

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Liverpool to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Liverpool to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£30
tomorrow
£23
Tuesday
£15
Wednesday
£21
Thursday
£24
Friday
£26
Saturday
£35

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 06:25 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:25 Cardiff University  Economy £30
National Express 6h 50m 12:10 Liverpool One Bus Station 19:00 Cardiff University  Economy £30
National Express 6h 10m 06:25 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30
FlixBus 14h 10m 10:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 00:50 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £36
FlixBus 15h 35m 23:45 Liverpool One Bus Station 15:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 5m 05:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 19:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 23:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 12h 0m 08:55 Liverpool One Bus Station 20:55 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £24
National Express 6h 20m 06:15 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 7h 15m 12:10 Liverpool One Bus Station 19:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 5m 05:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 19:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £15
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 23:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £16
FlixBus 15h 35m 23:45 Liverpool One Bus Station 15:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £16
National Express 6h 25m 06:15 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 5m 06:35 Liverpool One Bus Station 14:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 35m 23:45 Liverpool One Bus Station 15:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £21
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 23:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 12h 0m 08:55 Liverpool One Bus Station 20:55 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £24
National Express 6h 10m 06:15 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:25 Cardiff University  Economy £26
National Express 5h 50m 06:35 Liverpool Edge Lane Drive 12:25 Cardiff University  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 0m 08:55 Liverpool One Bus Station 20:55 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £24
FlixBus 14h 5m 05:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 19:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £25
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 23:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £26
National Express 6h 10m 06:15 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:25 Cardiff University  Economy £30
National Express 6h 25m 06:15 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 0m 08:55 Liverpool One Bus Station 20:55 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £26
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 23:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £27
FlixBus 14h 5m 05:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 19:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £30
National Express 6h 10m 06:15 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:25 Cardiff University  Economy £38
National Express 7h 5m 12:10 Liverpool One Bus Station 19:15 Cardiff University  Economy £38

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:40 Liverpool One Bus Station 23:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £35
FlixBus 12h 0m 08:55 Liverpool One Bus Station 20:55 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £38
FlixBus 15h 35m 23:45 Liverpool One Bus Station 15:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £39
National Express 6h 10m 06:25 Liverpool One Bus Station 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £41
National Express 7h 0m 12:10 Liverpool One Bus Station 19:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Liverpool to Cardiff via Bridgend, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 50m
      0
      06:35
      Liverpool
      Edge Lane Drive
      13:20
      Bridgend
      Designer Outlet
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £26
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      0h 35m
      0
      13:50
      Bridgend
      Designer Outlet
      14:25
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Liverpool to Cardiff is £15 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Liverpool and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Liverpool and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Liverpool to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Liverpool and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 59 coaches from Liverpool to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Liverpool and Cardiff, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Liverpool to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Liverpool to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Liverpool to Cardiff starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 05:40
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 214.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Liverpool to Cardiff

Every day, 17 buses from 2 coach companies leave Liverpool for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 08/12
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
Thursday 11/12
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
Sunday 14/12
£30
Monday 15/12
£30
Tuesday 16/12
£26
Wednesday 17/12
£21
Thursday 18/12
£30
Friday 19/12
£26
Saturday 20/12
£35
Sunday 21/12
£38
Monday 22/12
£32
Tuesday 23/12
£33
Wednesday 24/12
£33
Thursday 25/12
£103
Friday 26/12
£62
Saturday 27/12
£40
Sunday 28/12
£40
Monday 29/12
£37
Tuesday 30/12
£23
Wednesday 31/12
£33
Thursday 01/01
£38
Friday 02/01
£21
Saturday 03/01
£25
Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Liverpool to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Liverpool to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £13, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Liverpool to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Liverpool to Cardiff, with £13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

How to save money travelling from Liverpool to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Liverpool 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 bus from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Liverpool to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Liverpool to Cardiff from our users.

FlixBus from Liverpool to Cardiff

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 12h 0m
Earliest Coach 05:40
Last Coach 23:45
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 13/12/2025

National Express from Liverpool to Cardiff

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £26
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 06:25
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 13/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Liverpool and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Liverpool and Cardiff.

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 Liverpool to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Liverpool to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Liverpool to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Liverpool to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Liverpool to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Liverpool to Cardiff bus

How much does a Liverpool - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Liverpool - Cardiff bus trip is available from £15 and takes 14h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Liverpool to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £57. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Liverpool to Cardiff is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Liverpool take?

The quickest coach from Liverpool to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Liverpool to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Liverpool at 05:40. 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 Liverpool to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Liverpool at 23:45. 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 Liverpool - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Liverpool 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 Liverpool?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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