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Which bus from Cardiff to London is the best?

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

today
£8
tomorrow
£6
Tuesday
£5
Wednesday
£5
Thursday
£5
Friday
£5
Saturday
£5

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 10m 05:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 08:10 London Hammersmith  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 40m 05:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 08:40 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 7h 45m 22:15 Cardiff University 06:00 London Earl's Court  Economy £11
National Express 8h 5m 22:15 Cardiff University 06:20 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £11
Transport for Wales 2h 24m 11:45 Cardiff Central Station 14:09 London Paddington  Economy £64

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 45m 16:45 Cardiff Coach Station 20:30 London Earl's Court  Economy £6
National Express 4h 5m 16:45 Cardiff Coach Station 20:50 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £6
National Express 3h 35m 16:55 Cardiff University 20:30 London Earl's Court  Economy £6
FlixBus 3h 10m 05:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 08:10 London Hammersmith  Economy £7
FlixBus 3h 30m 06:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 09:35 London Hammersmith  Economy £7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 50m 10:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:20 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £5
National Express 3h 40m 06:45 Cardiff Coach Station 10:25 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
National Express 3h 25m 08:00 Cardiff Coach Station 11:25 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
FlixBus 3h 40m 01:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:20 London Hammersmith  Economy £7
FlixBus 3h 10m 05:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 08:10 London Hammersmith  Economy £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 25m 08:00 Cardiff Coach Station 11:25 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
National Express 3h 15m 09:45 Cardiff Coach Station 13:00 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
National Express 3h 15m 11:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:45 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
FlixBus 3h 10m 05:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 08:10 London Hammersmith  Economy £7
FlixBus 3h 30m 06:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 09:35 London Hammersmith  Economy £7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 50m 10:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:20 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £5
National Express 3h 30m 13:30 Cardiff Coach Station 17:00 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
National Express 3h 55m 15:45 Cardiff Coach Station 19:40 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
FlixBus 3h 40m 01:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:20 London Hammersmith  Economy £7
FlixBus 3h 10m 05:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 08:10 London Hammersmith  Economy £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 35m 04:20 Cardiff Coach Station 07:55 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
National Express 3h 40m 05:15 Cardiff Coach Station 08:55 London Earl's Court  Economy £5
National Express 4h 0m 04:20 Cardiff Coach Station 08:20 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 3h 40m 01:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:20 London Hammersmith  Economy £12
FlixBus 4h 0m 01:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:40 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 04:50 Cardiff Coach Station 08:20 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £5
National Express 4h 0m 16:00 Cardiff Coach Station 20:00 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £5
National Express 3h 50m 16:45 Cardiff Coach Station 20:35 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 4h 0m 01:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:40 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 3h 50m 16:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 20:05 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to London is £5 on 24/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to London. 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 174 daily coaches from Cardiff to London. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 131 daily coaches between Cardiff and London.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 450 coaches from Cardiff to London, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and London, with 144 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to London bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales that travel daily 153 times by bus from Cardiff to London in one click. Book your Cardiff to London bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus £5
Fastest Bus 2h 24m
Earliest Coach 01:40
Latest Coach 22:40
Daily Bus Connections 153 Ø
Distance 211.2 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to London?

Every day, 153 buses from 3 coach companies leave Cardiff for London. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
Saturday 21/03
Sunday 22/03
£23
Monday 23/03
£7
Tuesday 24/03
£5
Wednesday 25/03
£5
Thursday 26/03
£5
Friday 27/03
£5
Saturday 28/03
£5
Sunday 29/03
£5
Monday 30/03
£5
Tuesday 31/03
£5
Wednesday 01/04
£5
Thursday 02/04
£5
Friday 03/04
£5
Saturday 04/04
£5
Sunday 05/04
£5
Monday 06/04
£7
Tuesday 07/04
£5
Wednesday 08/04
£5
Thursday 09/04
£7
Friday 10/04
£7
Saturday 11/04
£5
Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to London

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to London, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £5, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to London. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to London, with £5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to London

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 Cardiff to London 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 Cardiff to London, 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 London 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 Cardiff to London?

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

FlixBus from Cardiff to London

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 3h 10m
Earliest Coach 01:40
Last Coach 18:10
Daily Connections 22 Ø
Found on 21/03/2026

National Express from Cardiff to London

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £5
Fastest Coach 2h 40m
Earliest Coach 01:50
Last Coach 22:40
Daily Connections 130 Ø
Found on 22/03/2026
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 Cardiff and London

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and London. 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 Cardiff to London? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to London.

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

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

How much does a Cardiff London coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff London bus trip is available from £5 and takes 3h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £65. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to London.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to London is offered by roughly 153 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to London from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to London is provided by Transport for Wales and takes 2h 24m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £65. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to London?

The earliest bus to London departs from Cardiff at 01:40. 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 Cardiff to London?

The latest bus to London departs from Cardiff at 22:40. 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 London route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to London can travel with National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales. 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 London?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and London 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, FlixBus and Transport for Wales.

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

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 Cardiff London 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 London 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 London on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cardiff to London?

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 153 daily trips between Cardiff and London. 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 London?

Prices and availability for 153 trips between Cardiff and London 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 London

Economy
Economy

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

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