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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bath to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or Badgerline for the next days.

today

$17

tomorrow

$13

Saturday

$13

Sunday

$13

Monday

$13

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 8m	7:52 AM	Bath	Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 7:52:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
National Express	6h 35m	11:10 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 11:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	2h 45m	4:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 4:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	3h 5m	9:00 AM	Bath	Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 9:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 2m	11:03 AM	Bath	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 11:03:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	4:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	6h 35m	11:10 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	3h 12m	11:03 AM	Bath	Bus Station	2:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:03:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 12m
National Express	3h 42m	1:03 PM	Bath	Bus Station	4:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 1:03:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
National Express	3h 42m	2:48 PM	Bath	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:48:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	4:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	11:05 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:05:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	3h 10m	10:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 14m	1:01 PM	Bath	Bus Station	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:01:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
National Express	3h 12m	2:43 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:55 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:43:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 12m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	11:00 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	3h 5m	7:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 7:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 5m	9:00 AM	Bath	Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 15m	1:00 PM	Bath	Bus Station	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
National Express	3h 15m	2:40 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:55 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	4:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	6h 35m	11:10 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	3h 8m	7:52 AM	Bath	Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:52:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
Badgerline	3h 10m	7:50 AM	Bath	Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Basic	$38	A Bus from Badgerline goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Badgerline	2h 40m	5:00 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Badgerline goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	4:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 4:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	6h 35m	11:10 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	3h 8m	7:52 AM	Bath	Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:52:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
Badgerline	3h 10m	7:50 AM	Bath	Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Basic	$38	A Bus from Badgerline goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Badgerline	2h 40m	5:00 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Badgerline goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	4:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	6h 35m	11:10 PM	Bath	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	3h 8m	7:52 AM	Bath	Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:52:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
National Express	3h 5m	9:00 AM	Bath	Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 2m	11:03 AM	Bath	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:03:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bath to Cardiff is $13 on 11/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bath and Cardiff

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Bath to Cardiff. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Bath and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 39 buses from Bath to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bath and Cardiff, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bath to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and Badgerline that travel 18 times every day by bus from Bath to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bath to Cardiff starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	36.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and Badgerline

Cheapest bus connections from Bath to Cardiff

Every day, 18 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bath for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$17

Friday 12/05

$13

Saturday 12/06

$13

Sunday 12/07

$13

Monday 12/08

$13

Tuesday 12/09

$13

Wednesday 12/10

$13

Thursday 12/11

$13

Friday 12/12

$19

Saturday 12/13

$19

Sunday 12/14

$19

Monday 12/15

$19

Tuesday 12/16

$19

Wednesday 12/17

$19

Thursday 12/18

$19

Friday 12/19

$22

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$22

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$27

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bath to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from $13, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bath to Cardiff. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bath to Cardiff, with $13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Bath 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 Bath 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 Bath 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 buses from Bath to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bath to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Bath to Cardiff from our users.

Badgerline from Bath to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the Badgerline bus route Bath to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	$38
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:55 AM
Last Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

National Express from Bath to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bath to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	4:55 AM
Last Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bath and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bath and Cardiff.

Bus Station

Dorchester Street 4

London Road

London Rd

James Street West Bus Station

St James's Parade Bus Station

Bear Flat Bus Station

Wellsway 6A

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bath to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Bath to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bath to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Bath to Cardiff bus

How much does a Bath Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 2h 45m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $40. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Bath to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Bath to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bath to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Bath to Cardiff is offered by Badgerline and takes 2h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bath to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Bath starts at 4:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bath to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Bath for Cardiff starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bath Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Bath to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express and Badgerline. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Bath 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: National Express and Badgerline.

What can I take with me on the Bath to Cardiff bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bath Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bath 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 traveling 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 Bath to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bath and to Cardiff

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