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

tomorrow

£25

Saturday

Sunday

£28

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Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 50m	17:00	Northampton	Town Centre	00:50	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	7h 40m	16:40	Northampton	Grange Park	00:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 16:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	6h 45m	18:05	Northampton	Grange Park	00:50	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	7h 20m	18:45	Northampton	Grange Park	02:05	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	7h 0m	05:30	Northampton	Town Centre	12:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 05:30:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 50m	17:00	Northampton	Town Centre	00:50	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	7h 25m	14:50	Northampton	Grange Park	22:15	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 14:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 40m	16:40	Northampton	Grange Park	00:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 16:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 20m	18:45	Northampton	Grange Park	02:05	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	7h 0m	05:30	Northampton	Town Centre	12:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:30:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Northampton to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 5m
  
  0
  
  03:10
  
  Northampton
  Town Centre
  
  04:55
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 03:10:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 25m
  
  0
  
  08:50
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  13:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Northampton to Cardiff is £14 on 02/01/2026. 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Northampton to Cardiff. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Northampton and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 coaches from Northampton to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Northampton and Cardiff, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Northampton to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Northampton to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Northampton to Cardiff starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:30
Latest Coach	18:45
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	177.6 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Northampton to Cardiff

Every day, 12 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 18/12/2025 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

£25

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£28

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£15

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£21

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

£14

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

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 £14, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Northampton to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £28.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Northampton to Cardiff, with £14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

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

Far Cotton

London Road 80

Services

M1 Motorway Service Area

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

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

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 £14 and takes 7h 50m. 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 £14 to £37. 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 12 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 6h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. 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 05:30. 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 18:45. 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 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!