Bus and Coach from York to Cardiff: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from York to Cardiff

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

today

tomorrow

£16

Friday

£19

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

£16

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 40m	15:45	York	Leeman Road	03:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 15:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	12h 25m	08:00	York	Leeman Road	20:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 08:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
FlixBus	11h 0m	23:45	York	Leeman Road	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 23:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	08:00	York	Leeman Road	20:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 08:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
FlixBus	11h 40m	15:45	York	Leeman Road	03:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 15:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 0m	23:45	York	Leeman Road	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 23:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from York to Cardiff via Sheffield, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 30m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  York
  Leeman Road
  
  10:00
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- National Express
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  13:40
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  22:30
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 13:40:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 40m	15:45	York	Leeman Road	03:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 15:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	12h 25m	08:00	York	Leeman Road	20:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 08:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
FlixBus	11h 0m	23:45	York	Leeman Road	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 23:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from York to Cardiff is £16 on 14/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between York and Cardiff

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from York to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between York and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 coaches from York to Cardiff, while Morning sees the fewest connections between York and Cardiff, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from York to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from York to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from York to Cardiff starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	11h 0m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Latest Coach	23:45
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	309.1 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from York to Cardiff

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave York for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

£16

Friday 18/09

£19

Saturday 19/09

Sunday 20/09

Monday 21/09

£16

Tuesday 22/09

Wednesday 23/09

Thursday 24/09

Friday 25/09

£18

Saturday 26/09

Sunday 27/09

Monday 28/09

£16

Tuesday 29/09

Wednesday 30/09

Thursday 01/10

£16

Friday 02/10

Saturday 03/10

Sunday 04/10

£18

Monday 05/10

£16

Tuesday 06/10

Wednesday 07/10

Thursday 08/10

Friday 09/10

Saturday 10/10

£17

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from York to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from York to Cardiff. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from York to Cardiff, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

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

All bus stations and stops in York and Cardiff

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

Coach Station

Leeman Rd

Copmanthorpe

Horseman Avenue

Barton Hill A64

Castle Howard

Leeman Road

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from York to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the York to Cardiff bus

How much does a York - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the York - Cardiff bus trip is available from £16 and takes 11h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection York to Cardiff is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £29. 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 York - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from York to Cardiff is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from York take?

The quickest coach from York to Cardiff is provided by FlixBus and takes 11h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from York to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from York at 08:00. 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 York to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from York 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 York - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from York 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 York and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between York 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 York?

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 York 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 York 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 York to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to York and to Cardiff

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