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Compare all timetables for the bus from Loughborough to Cardiff

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

today
£24
tomorrow
£22
Wednesday
Thursday
£22
Friday
Saturday
£24
Sunday
£24

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 5m 15:45 Loughborough The Rushes 23:50 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 7h 25m 18:20 Loughborough The Rushes 01:45 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 8h 50m 13:45 Loughborough The Rushes 22:35 Cardiff University  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Loughborough to Cardiff via Leicester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      11:50
      Loughborough
      The Rushes
      12:20
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 15m
      0
      12:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      18:00
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 1h 15m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 30m 05:20 Loughborough The Rushes 13:50 Cardiff University  Economy £22
National Express 8h 55m 07:15 Loughborough The Rushes 16:10 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 8h 30m 09:50 Loughborough The Rushes 18:20 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 8h 25m 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes 20:15 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 8h 45m 13:45 Loughborough The Rushes 22:30 Cardiff University  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Loughborough to Cardiff via Leicester, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      11:50
      Loughborough
      The Rushes
      12:20
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 15m
      0
      12:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      18:00
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 0m 15:45 Loughborough The Rushes 00:45 Cardiff University  Economy £22
National Express 8h 45m 18:20 Loughborough The Rushes 03:05 Cardiff University  Economy £22
National Express 8h 55m 07:15 Loughborough The Rushes 16:10 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 8h 30m 09:50 Loughborough The Rushes 18:20 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 8h 25m 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes 20:15 Cardiff University  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Loughborough to Cardiff via Leicester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 55m
      0
      18:20
      Loughborough
      The Rushes
      18:50
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • National Express
      7h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      03:15
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 18:20 Loughborough The Rushes 01:45 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 7h 45m 06:15 Loughborough The Rushes 14:00 Cardiff University  Economy £26
National Express 8h 25m 07:45 Loughborough The Rushes 16:10 Cardiff University  Economy £26
National Express 7h 40m 09:50 Loughborough The Rushes 17:30 Cardiff University  Economy £26
National Express 8h 5m 15:45 Loughborough The Rushes 23:50 Cardiff University  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Loughborough to Cardiff via Leicester, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 40m
      0
      18:15
      Loughborough
      University
      18:50
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      6h 55m
      0
      19:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      01:55
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 18:20 Loughborough The Rushes 01:45 Cardiff University  Economy £24
National Express 8h 5m 15:45 Loughborough The Rushes 23:50 Cardiff University  Economy £26
National Express 8h 25m 03:15 Loughborough The Rushes 11:40 Cardiff University  Economy £28
National Express 7h 45m 06:15 Loughborough The Rushes 14:00 Cardiff University  Economy £31
National Express 8h 50m 13:45 Loughborough The Rushes 22:35 Cardiff University  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Loughborough to Cardiff via Leicester, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 40m
      0
      18:15
      Loughborough
      University
      18:50
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      6h 55m
      0
      19:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      01:55
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Loughborough to Cardiff is £16 on 09/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Loughborough and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Loughborough and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Loughborough to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Loughborough and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 coaches from Loughborough to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Loughborough and Cardiff, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Loughborough to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Loughborough to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Loughborough to Cardiff starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 7h 10m
Earliest Coach 13:45
Latest Coach 18:20
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 196.8 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Loughborough to Cardiff

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Loughborough for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
£24
Tuesday 03/02
£22
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 05/02
£22
Friday 06/02
Saturday 07/02
£24
Sunday 08/02
£24
Monday 09/02
£16
Tuesday 10/02
£22
Wednesday 11/02
Thursday 12/02
Friday 13/02
Saturday 14/02
Sunday 15/02
Monday 16/02
Tuesday 17/02
Wednesday 18/02
Thursday 19/02
Friday 20/02
£19
Saturday 21/02
Sunday 22/02
Monday 23/02
Tuesday 24/02
Wednesday 25/02
Thursday 26/02
Friday 27/02
Saturday 28/02
Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Loughborough to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Loughborough to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Loughborough to Cardiff. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Loughborough to Cardiff, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

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

Beloved bus companies from Loughborough to Cardiff

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

National Express from Loughborough to Cardiff

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 7h 10m
Earliest Coach 13:45
Last Coach 18:20
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 02/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Loughborough and Cardiff

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Loughborough to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Loughborough to Cardiff bus

How much does a Loughborough - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Loughborough - Cardiff bus trip is available from £16 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Loughborough to Cardiff is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £42. 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 Loughborough - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Loughborough to Cardiff is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Loughborough take?

The quickest coach from Loughborough to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 7h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £31. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Loughborough to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Loughborough at 13:45. 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 Loughborough to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Loughborough at 18:20. 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 Loughborough - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Loughborough 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 Loughborough?

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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

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 7 daily trips between Loughborough and Cardiff. 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 Loughborough to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Loughborough and Cardiff 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 Loughborough to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

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

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