Bus and Coach from Liverpool to Cardiff: Compare all prices

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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

£26

tomorrow

£30

Sunday

£32

Monday

£41

Tuesday

£33

Wednesday

£33

Thursday

£32

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 30m	10:10	Liverpool	One Bus Station	16:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 15m	12:10	Liverpool	One Bus Station	19:25	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 10m	10:30	Liverpool	Edge Lane Drive	16:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	12h 0m	08:55	Liverpool	One Bus Station	20:55	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:55:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	12h 20m	10:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	23:00	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 10:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	16:05	Liverpool	One Bus Station	00:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 16:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 25m	16:25	Liverpool	Edge Lane Drive	00:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 16:25:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	6h 10m	06:25	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	12h 20m	10:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	23:00	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 10:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	14h 5m	05:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	19:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 20m	10:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	23:00	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 10:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	14h 5m	05:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	19:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	15h 35m	23:45	Liverpool	One Bus Station	15:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
National Express	6h 10m	06:25	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	7h 0m	12:10	Liverpool	One Bus Station	19:10	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 0m	08:55	Liverpool	One Bus Station	20:55	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 08:55:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	6h 20m	06:15	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	7h 15m	12:10	Liverpool	One Bus Station	19:25	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 0m	06:35	Liverpool	Edge Lane Drive	12:35	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 06:35:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	14h 5m	05:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	19:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 35m	23:45	Liverpool	One Bus Station	15:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 23:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
National Express	6h 10m	06:15	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:25	Cardiff	University	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 06:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 25m	06:15	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	7h 50m	10:10	Liverpool	One Bus Station	18:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	14h 5m	05:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	19:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 25m	06:15	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	7h 50m	10:10	Liverpool	One Bus Station	18:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	6h 10m	06:15	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:25	Cardiff	University	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	14h 5m	05:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	19:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 05:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	12h 20m	10:40	Liverpool	One Bus Station	23:00	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 10:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 0m	08:55	Liverpool	One Bus Station	20:55	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 08:55:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	16h 0m	23:45	Liverpool	One Bus Station	15:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 23:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
National Express	7h 45m	08:05	Liverpool	One Bus Station	15:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£103	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 08:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 45m	11:05	Liverpool	One Bus Station	18:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£103	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 11:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Liverpool to Cardiff is £13 on 06/01/2026. 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. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Liverpool and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 49 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 15 times every day by bus from Liverpool to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Liverpool to Cardiff starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	08:55
Latest Coach	23:45
Daily Bus Connections	15 Ø
Distance	214.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Liverpool to Cardiff

Every day, 15 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 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£26

Saturday 20/12

£30

Sunday 21/12

£38

Monday 22/12

£41

Tuesday 23/12

£33

Wednesday 24/12

£33

Thursday 25/12

£103

Friday 26/12

£62

Saturday 27/12

£40

Sunday 28/12

£44

Monday 29/12

£37

Tuesday 30/12

£23

Wednesday 31/12

£41

Thursday 01/01

£38

Friday 02/01

£23

Saturday 03/01

£25

Sunday 04/01

£21

Monday 05/01

£17

Tuesday 06/01

£13

Wednesday 07/01

£14

Thursday 08/01

£14

Friday 09/01

£16

Saturday 10/01

£16

Sunday 11/01

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Liverpool to Cardiff. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Liverpool to Cardiff, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

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

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

Cheapest Price	£32
Fastest Coach	12h 0m
Earliest Coach	08:55
Last Coach	23:45
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	17/12/2025

National Express from Liverpool to Cardiff

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	10:10
Last Coach	11:05
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	17/12/2025

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.

Edge Lane Drive

One Bus Station

Canning Pl

University of

Brownlow Hill

Botanic Park

Edge Lane 271

South Parkway

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

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 £13 and takes 7h 15m. 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 £13 to £103. 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 15 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 08:55. 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.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Liverpool and to Cardiff

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