Bus and Coach from Dover to Cardiff: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dover to Cardiff

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

today

tomorrow

from £18

Monday

Tuesday

from £15

Wednesday

Thursday

from £16

Friday

from £19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 10m

0

16:50

Dover
Town Centre

01:00

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£18
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 55m

0

05:15

Dover
Town Centre

14:10

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£19
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 15m

0

13:30

Dover
Town Centre

21:45

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£22
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 20m

0

08:00

Dover
Town Centre

16:20

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£23
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 0%
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  17:50
  
  Dover
  Town Centre
  
  20:55
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
- megabus
  
  Save more than 0%
  
  4h 20m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  02:20
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

Save more than 0%

7h 55m

0

13:50

Dover
Town Centre

21:45

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£15
National Express

Save more than 0%

9h 25m

0

17:50

Dover
Town Centre

03:15

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£15
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 55m

0

04:35

Dover
Town Centre

13:30

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£16
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 5m

0

09:15

Dover
Town Centre

17:20

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£18
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 0%
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  17:50
  
  Dover
  Town Centre
  
  20:55
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
- megabus
  
  Save more than 0%
  
  4h 20m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  02:20
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

Save more than 0%

9h 25m

0

17:50

Dover
Town Centre

03:15

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£16
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 55m

0

04:35

Dover
Town Centre

13:30

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£17
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 5m

0

09:15

Dover
Town Centre

17:20

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£18
National Express

Save more than 0%

7h 55m

0

13:50

Dover
Town Centre

21:45

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£22
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 0%
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  17:50
  
  Dover
  Town Centre
  
  20:55
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
- megabus
  
  Save more than 0%
  
  4h 20m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  02:20
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

Save more than 0%

9h 35m

0

04:35

Dover
Town Centre

14:10

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£19
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 10m

0

16:50

Dover
Town Centre

01:00

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£19
National Express

Save more than 0%

9h 5m

0

07:45

Dover
Town Centre

16:50

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£23
National Express

Save more than 0%

8h 35m

0

13:20

Dover
Town Centre

21:55

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£25
Did you know that if you travel from Dover to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 0%
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  17:50
  
  Dover
  Town Centre
  
  20:55
  
  London
  Elephant and Castle
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
- megabus
  
  Save more than 0%
  
  4h 20m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  02:20
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £7

Frequency of bus connections between Dover and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Dover and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Dover to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Dover and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 coaches from Dover to Cardiff, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Dover and Cardiff, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Dover to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Dover to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dover to Cardiff starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	7h 55m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Latest Coach	16:50
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	314.7 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Dover to Cardiff

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Dover for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/10/2024 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 30/09

Tuesday 01/10

Wednesday 02/10

Thursday 03/10

Friday 04/10

Saturday 05/10

Sunday 06/10

£18

Monday 07/10

Tuesday 08/10

£15

Wednesday 09/10

Thursday 10/10

£16

Friday 11/10

£19

Saturday 12/10

Sunday 13/10

£17

Monday 14/10

Tuesday 15/10

Wednesday 16/10

Thursday 17/10

Friday 18/10

Saturday 19/10

Sunday 20/10

Monday 21/10

Tuesday 22/10

Wednesday 23/10

Thursday 24/10

Friday 25/10

Saturday 26/10

Sunday 27/10

The cheapest time to travel from Dover to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dover to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dover to Cardiff. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dover to Cardiff, with £15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

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

Beloved bus companies from Dover to Cardiff

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

National Express from Dover to Cardiff

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

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	7h 55m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Last Coach	16:50
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	04/10/2024

All bus stations and stops in Dover and Cardiff

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

Central Travel

Eastern Docks

DFDS

Eastern Docks Bus Station

Ferry

Ramp B

Ferry Port

Dock Exit Road

The Lantern

Town Centre

Pencester Rd

Castle Street

Castle Street 15

Cathays High School Bus Station

Central Bus Station

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

College Road

Corbett Road

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Gate

M4 Junction 30

Ipswich Road

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

Kingsway Stop

Boulevard De Nantes

National Museum

Gorsedd Gardens Rd

Principality Stadium

Westgate Street

University

Park Place 50

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dover to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Dover to Cardiff bus

How much does a Dover - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dover - Cardiff bus trip is available from £15 and takes 7h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Dover to Cardiff is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £26. 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 Dover - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dover to Cardiff is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Dover take?

The quickest coach from Dover to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 7h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dover to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Dover at 05:15. 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 Dover to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Dover at 16:50. 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 Dover - Cardiff route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Dover 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.

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

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 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dover and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dover and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!