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

today

$23

tomorrow

$24

Sunday

Monday

$19

Tuesday

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

$25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 10m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 0m	7:55 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 20m	4:15 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 40m	10:50 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 40m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 50m	10:50 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	5:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 35m	7:35 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	2:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 0m	7:55 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 0m	6:10 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	7:55 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 40m	5:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 10m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 40m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 20m	4:15 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	8h 50m	7:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	4:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	7h 0m	2:45 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	9:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	8h 25m	6:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 30m	5:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	2:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  9h 32m
  
  0
  
  8:03 PM
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:03:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 47m
- National Express
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 2h 32m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	6:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	7h 50m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 4:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 35m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:25 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	6h 50m	4:45 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 4:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	8h 50m	7:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	4:20 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  9h 32m
  
  0
  
  8:03 PM
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:03:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 47m
- National Express
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 4:35:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 2h 42m longer, but you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Canterbury to Cardiff is $19 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Cardiff

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Canterbury to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Canterbury and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 buses from Canterbury to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Cardiff, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Canterbury to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 9 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Cardiff starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	184.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Canterbury to Cardiff

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Canterbury for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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

Friday 12/05

$23

Saturday 12/06

$24

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$19

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$28

Thursday 12/11

$25

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$37

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from $19, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Canterbury to Cardiff. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Cardiff, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

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

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Cardiff

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

Bus Station

Gravel Walk 14

University of Kent

University Road

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Service and Comfort on the bus from Canterbury to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Canterbury to Cardiff bus

How much does a Canterbury Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 6h 0m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $52. 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 Canterbury to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Canterbury to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Canterbury to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 6h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Canterbury starts at 4:20 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 Canterbury to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Canterbury for Cardiff starts at 6:50 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 Canterbury Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Canterbury to Cardiff, passengers can travel with 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 Canterbury and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury 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.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Canterbury and to Cardiff

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