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

today
$26
tomorrow
$25
Monday
$20
Tuesday
$22
Wednesday
$19
Thursday
$18
Friday
$25

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 1:10 PM Cambridge Parkside 8:25 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $26
FlixBus 6h 20m 3:00 PM Cambridge Parkside 9:20 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $26
FlixBus 6h 10m 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside 11:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $26
National Express 7h 45m 9:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 5:35 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $49
National Express 6h 25m 4:15 PM Cambridge Parkside 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $71

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 45m 4:00 AM Cambridge Parkside 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $25
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:10 AM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $25
FlixBus 6h 10m 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside 11:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $27
National Express 7h 45m 9:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 5:35 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $45
National Express 6h 25m 4:15 PM Cambridge Parkside 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $66

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 45m 4:00 AM Cambridge Parkside 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $20
FlixBus 8h 5m 5:35 AM Cambridge Parkside 1:40 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $20
FlixBus 7h 15m 3:00 PM Cambridge Parkside 10:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $20
National Express 8h 10m 9:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 6:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $46
National Express 7h 25m 6:15 PM Cambridge Parkside 1:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $64

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 5m 5:35 AM Cambridge Parkside 1:40 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $22
FlixBus 7h 15m 3:00 PM Cambridge Parkside 10:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $22
FlixBus 7h 20m 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside 12:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $22
National Express 6h 40m 11:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 6:30 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $31
National Express 8h 10m 9:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 6:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 45m 4:00 AM Cambridge Parkside 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $19
FlixBus 9h 0m 10:30 AM Cambridge Parkside 7:30 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 20m 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside 12:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $19
National Express 6h 40m 11:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 6:30 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 10m 9:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 6:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 5m 5:20 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride 12:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $18
FlixBus 9h 0m 10:30 AM Cambridge Parkside 7:30 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 15m 1:10 PM Cambridge Parkside 8:25 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $19
National Express 6h 40m 11:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 6:30 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 10m 9:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 6:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:10 AM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $25
FlixBus 8h 10m 1:10 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride 9:20 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $25
FlixBus 7h 5m 5:20 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride 12:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $25
National Express 8h 10m 9:50 AM Cambridge Parkside 6:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $42
National Express 6h 40m 4:00 PM Cambridge Parkside 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $60

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cambridge to Cardiff is $18 on 6/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Cambridge and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Cambridge to Cardiff. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Cambridge and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 56 buses from Cambridge to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Cardiff, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cambridge to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 21 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Cardiff starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 3:50 AM
Latest Bus 7:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 21 Ø
Distance 149.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Cambridge to Cardiff

Every day, 21 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cambridge for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/14
Monday 06/15
Tuesday 06/16
Wednesday 06/17
Thursday 06/18
Friday 06/19
Saturday 06/20
$26
Sunday 06/21
$25
Monday 06/22
$20
Tuesday 06/23
$22
Wednesday 06/24
$19
Thursday 06/25
$30
Friday 06/26
$25
Saturday 06/27
$26
Sunday 06/28
$28
Monday 06/29
$22
Tuesday 06/30
$20
Wednesday 07/01
$22
Thursday 07/02
$21
Friday 07/03
$22
Saturday 07/04
$22
Sunday 07/05
$26
Monday 07/06
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
Friday 07/10
$39
Saturday 07/11

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cambridge to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cambridge to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Cardiff, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

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

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Cardiff

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

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 Cambridge to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Cambridge to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cambridge to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Cambridge to Cardiff bus

How much does a Cambridge Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 7h 5m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $92. 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 Cambridge to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Cambridge to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cambridge to Cardiff is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Cambridge starts at 3:50 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 Cambridge to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Cambridge for Cardiff starts at 7:05 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 Cambridge Cardiff route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge 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 and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 21 daily trips between Cambridge and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cambridge to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 21 trips between Cambridge and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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