What is the best way to travel from Loughborough to Cardiff?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cardiff from Loughborough?
You can reach Cardiff with just £28 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus8h 50m017:00LoughboroughThe Rushes01:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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National Express7h 10m011:50LoughboroughThe Rushes19:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 11:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus8h 40m006:40LoughboroughThe Rushes15:20CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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National Express7h 45m006:15LoughboroughThe Rushes14:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 25m007:45LoughboroughThe Rushes16:10CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:45:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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FlixBus8h 50m017:00LoughboroughThe Rushes01:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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National Express8h 45m003:15LoughboroughThe Rushes12:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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National Express8h 30m009:50LoughboroughThe Rushes18:20CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 09:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express8h 25m011:50LoughboroughThe Rushes20:15CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 11:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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FlixBus10h 5m009:40LoughboroughThe Rushes19:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 09:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express8h 55m007:15LoughboroughThe Rushes16:10CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 07:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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National Express8h 25m011:50LoughboroughThe Rushes20:15CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 11:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express8h 45m013:45LoughboroughThe Rushes22:30CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 13:45:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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National Express9h 0m015:45LoughboroughThe Rushes00:45CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 15:45:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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National Express8h 45m003:15LoughboroughThe Rushes12:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus8h 50m017:00LoughboroughThe Rushes01:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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National Express7h 10m011:50LoughboroughThe Rushes19:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 11:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus9h 5m006:40LoughboroughThe Rushes15:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 06:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus10h 5m009:40LoughboroughThe Rushes19:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 09:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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National Express7h 45m006:15LoughboroughThe Rushes14:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 06:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Loughborough to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff from Loughborough in just 7h 10m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express7h 10m011:50LoughboroughThe Rushes19:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 11:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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National Express7h 45m006:15LoughboroughThe Rushes14:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 25m007:45LoughboroughThe Rushes16:10CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:45:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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FlixBus8h 40m006:40LoughboroughThe Rushes15:20CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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FlixBus8h 50m017:00LoughboroughThe Rushes01:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express8h 25m011:50LoughboroughThe Rushes20:15CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 11:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express8h 30m009:50LoughboroughThe Rushes18:20CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 09:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express8h 45m003:15LoughboroughThe Rushes12:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus8h 50m017:00LoughboroughThe Rushes01:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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FlixBus10h 5m009:40LoughboroughThe Rushes19:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 09:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express8h 25m011:50LoughboroughThe Rushes20:15CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 11:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express8h 45m013:45LoughboroughThe Rushes22:30CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 13:45:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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National Express8h 45m003:15LoughboroughThe Rushes12:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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National Express8h 55m007:15LoughboroughThe Rushes16:10CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 07:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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National Express9h 0m015:45LoughboroughThe Rushes00:45CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 15:45:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express7h 10m011:50LoughboroughThe Rushes19:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 11:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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National Express7h 45m006:15LoughboroughThe Rushes14:00CardiffUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 06:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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FlixBus8h 50m017:00LoughboroughThe Rushes01:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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FlixBus9h 5m006:40LoughboroughThe Rushes15:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 06:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus10h 5m009:40LoughboroughThe Rushes19:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 09:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Loughborough to Cardiff
What are the most popular stations in Loughborough and Cardiff?
In Loughborough, you will usually depart from Central Station, The Rushes or University, while in Cardiff you will be arriving at Penarth Train Station, Dingle Road Train Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cardiff from Loughborough? With 5 connections between 2 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Loughborough and Cardiff, you can pay as low as £28 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Cardiff in just 7h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Loughborough and Cardiff are National Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Loughborough and Cardiff is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Barrow upon Soar or to Newlyn, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at Cardiff Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Loughborough to Cardiff?
The most popular companies between Loughborough and Cardiff, are National Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Loughborough to Cardiff
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Loughborough to Cardiff. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Loughborough to Cardiff
How can I reach Cardiff from Loughborough?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Cardiff from Loughborough.
How far is Cardiff from Loughborough?
The distance between Loughborough and Cardiff is 196.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Loughborough and Cardiff?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 33 kgs, and a flight 48 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Loughborough to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff with just £28 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Loughborough to Cardiff?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cardiff in just 7h 10m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Loughborough and to Cardiff
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