Find coaches from Cardiff to London

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Next departures from Cardiff to London on 5 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Sophia Gardens
Victoria Coach StationCheapest
National Express
Sophia Gardens
HammersmithFastest
National Express
Sophia Gardens
Victoria Coach StationNo tags
National Express Events
Sophia Gardens
Tottenham Hotspur StadiumNo tags
Flixbus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to London

Bus
Average priceUS$10 - US$72Average duration3h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$48 - US$321Average duration1h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$13 - US$33Average duration2h 50m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 50mAverage duration
US$13Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to London: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$15
Average bus trip duration3h 40m
Number of daily buses113
Earliest bus departure00:45
Distance128 miles
Latest bus departure23:40

Cardiff to London Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Cardiff to London. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Cardiff to London will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to London from Cardiff, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - London

  1. How far is London from Cardiff by coach?

    The distance between Cardiff and London by coach is approximately 132 miles (212 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach London from Cardiff without a car?

    You can travel to London from Cardiff by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
02/10
US$34
03/10
US$29
Today
US$17
05/10
US$13
06/10
US$13
07/10
US$9
08/10
US$9
09/10
US$9
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to London was searched and found on 7 Oct 2025 with a price of US$9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$84 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9, which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cardiff and London!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cardiff to London, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cardiff to London.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cardiff to London.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to London?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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