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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Cambridge

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

today
£18
tomorrow
£16
Thursday
£21
Friday
£24
Saturday
£22
Sunday
£21
Monday
£52

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 15m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 16:00 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £18
FlixBus 8h 50m 16:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £18
FlixBus 8h 55m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:40 Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy £19
National Express 7h 55m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 21:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £32
National Express 7h 50m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 19:10 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:15 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £16
FlixBus 9h 10m 04:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:55 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £16
FlixBus 9h 15m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 16:00 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £16
National Express 7h 55m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 21:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £32
National Express 7h 50m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 19:10 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £33

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:15 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £21
FlixBus 9h 10m 04:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:55 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £21
FlixBus 9h 5m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:50 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £21
National Express 7h 55m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 21:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £34
National Express 7h 50m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 19:10 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £35

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 10m 04:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:55 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £24
FlixBus 9h 5m 16:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 01:50 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £24
FlixBus 7h 10m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 10:55 Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy £24
National Express 8h 0m 13:35 Cardiff Coach Station 21:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £40
National Express 8h 5m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 19:10 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cambridge via Bristol, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      03:45
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      05:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      05:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:55
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 10m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 10:55 Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy £22
FlixBus 7h 30m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:15 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £23
FlixBus 9h 10m 04:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:55 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £23
National Express 7h 50m 13:45 Cardiff Coach Station 21:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £50
National Express 7h 30m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 18:50 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cambridge via Bristol, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      03:45
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      05:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      05:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:55
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:15 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £21
FlixBus 9h 10m 04:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:55 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £21
FlixBus 9h 15m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 16:00 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £21
National Express 7h 50m 13:45 Cardiff Coach Station 21:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £40
National Express 7h 30m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 18:50 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £41

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 13:45 Cardiff Coach Station 21:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £52
National Express 7h 50m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 19:10 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £53
National Express 6h 30m 03:25 Cardiff Coach Station 09:55 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £68
National Express 6h 10m 05:25 Cardiff Coach Station 11:35 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £68
National Express 6h 5m 07:20 Cardiff Coach Station 13:25 Cambridge Parkside  Economy £68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cambridge via Bristol, you can save more than £32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      03:45
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      05:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      05:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:55
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £32

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Cambridge is £12 on 09/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Cambridge

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Cambridge are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Cardiff to Cambridge. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Cardiff and Cambridge.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 56 coaches from Cardiff to Cambridge, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Cambridge, with 31 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Cambridge

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Cambridge starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Latest Coach 16:30
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 240.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Cambridge

Every day, 17 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Cambridge: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£32
Wednesday 17/12
£16
Thursday 18/12
£21
Friday 19/12
£24
Saturday 20/12
£22
Sunday 21/12
£40
Monday 22/12
£52
Tuesday 23/12
£36
Wednesday 24/12
£38
Thursday 25/12
£90
Friday 26/12
£32
Saturday 27/12
£30
Sunday 28/12
£28
Monday 29/12
£27
Tuesday 30/12
£26
Wednesday 31/12
£31
Thursday 01/01
£26
Friday 02/01
£21
Saturday 03/01
£17
Sunday 04/01
£17
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
£25
Wednesday 07/01
£23
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
£12
Saturday 10/01
£25
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Cambridge

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Cambridge, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Cambridge. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Cambridge, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Cambridge

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 Cardiff to Cambridge 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 Cardiff to Cambridge, 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 Cardiff to Cambridge are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Cambridge

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

National Express from Cardiff to Cambridge

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £32
Fastest Coach 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Last Coach 16:30
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 13/12/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Cambridge

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 06:45
Last Coach 16:45
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 11/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Cambridge

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Cambridge

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Cambridge bus

How much does a Cardiff - Cambridge coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff - Cambridge bus trip is available from £12 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cardiff to Cambridge is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £78. 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 Cardiff - Cambridge route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Cambridge 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 Cambridge from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Cambridge is provided by National Express and takes 5h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £75. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Cambridge?

The earliest bus to Cambridge departs from Cardiff at 05:25. 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 Cardiff to Cambridge?

The latest bus to Cambridge departs from Cardiff at 16:30. 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 Cardiff - Cambridge route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Cambridge 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 Cardiff and Cambridge?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Cambridge 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 Cambridge from Cardiff?

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 Cardiff Cambridge 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 Cardiff Cambridge 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 Cardiff to Cambridge on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cardiff to Cambridge?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 17 daily trips between Cardiff and Cambridge. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cardiff to Cambridge?

Prices and availability for 17 trips between Cardiff and Cambridge change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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