Bus and Coach from Northampton to Cardiff: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Northampton to Cardiff

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

today

£13

tomorrow

Wednesday

£14

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 10m	07:55	Northampton	Grange Park	13:05	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 07:55:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	7h 0m	17:45	Northampton	Grange Park	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 17:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 20m	19:25	Northampton	Grange Park	01:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 19:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	7h 5m	03:40	Northampton	Town Centre	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 03:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	6h 35m	16:40	Northampton	Grange Park	23:15	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 16:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	03:40	Northampton	Town Centre	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 03:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 35m	04:35	Northampton	Town Centre	12:10	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 04:35:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	7h 35m	06:05	Northampton	Town Centre	13:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 06:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 50m	07:40	Northampton	Town Centre	16:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 07:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 0m	09:35	Northampton	Town Centre	18:35	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 09:35:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Northampton to Cardiff is £13 on 14/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Northampton and Cardiff

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily coaches from Northampton to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Northampton and Cardiff.

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

Facts about coaches from Northampton to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Northampton to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Northampton to Cardiff starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Coach	03:40
Latest Coach	19:25
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	177.6 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Northampton to Cardiff

Every day, 11 buses from 1 coach companies leave Northampton for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£13

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

£14

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

Saturday 09/05

Sunday 10/05

Monday 11/05

Tuesday 12/05

Wednesday 13/05

Thursday 14/05

£13

Friday 15/05

£13

Saturday 16/05

Sunday 17/05

£14

Monday 18/05

£13

Tuesday 19/05

£13

Wednesday 20/05

Thursday 21/05

Friday 22/05

£17

Saturday 23/05

£18

Sunday 24/05

Monday 25/05

£20

Tuesday 26/05

£18

Wednesday 27/05

£17

Thursday 28/05

Friday 29/05

£17

Saturday 30/05

£16

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Northampton to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Northampton to Cardiff. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

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

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

All bus stations and stops in Northampton and Cardiff

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

Grange Park

School Lane

Town Centre

Victoria Street 1

Services

M1 Motorway Service Area

Far Cotton

London Road 80

London Road/A508

London Road 318

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Northampton to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Northampton to Cardiff bus

How much does a Northampton - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Northampton - Cardiff bus trip is available from £13 and takes 5h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Northampton to Cardiff is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £19. 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 Northampton - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Northampton to Cardiff is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Northampton take?

The quickest coach from Northampton to Cardiff is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Northampton to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Northampton at 03:40. 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 Northampton to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Northampton at 19:25. 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 Northampton - Cardiff route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Northampton 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: FlixBus.

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

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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Northampton and to Cardiff

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