Bus Cardiff to Middlesbrough - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Middlesbrough

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

today

$38

tomorrow

$44

Sunday

Monday

$31

Tuesday

Wednesday

$33

Thursday

$36

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 40m	4:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:00 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
National Express	9h 50m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:00 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 30m	1:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:05 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	10h 15m	6:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:00 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	9h 15m	11:05 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:20 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 55m	4:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:45 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express	10h 15m	6:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:00 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	8h 25m	9:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:15 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 5m	1:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	9:50 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 25m	11:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:45 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Middlesbrough via Leeds, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  1:20 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:25 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  3:45 PM
  
  Middlesbrough
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:40 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
FlixBus	10h 10m	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:25 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	11h 25m	4:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:45 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
National Express	9h 50m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:00 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 45m	11:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:05 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Middlesbrough via Leeds, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  10:05 PM
  
  Middlesbrough
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 10m	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:25 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	8h 45m	11:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:05 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:55 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	12h 30m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:45 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	8h 25m	1:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:05 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 1:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Middlesbrough via Leeds, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  10:05 PM
  
  Middlesbrough
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:00 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 45m	11:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:05 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 25m	1:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:05 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 15m	8:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:35 PM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	11h 0m	6:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:00 AM	Middlesbrough	Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Middlesbrough via Leeds, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  10:05 PM
  
  Middlesbrough
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Middlesbrough is $31 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Middlesbrough

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Cardiff to Middlesbrough. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cardiff and Middlesbrough.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 buses from Cardiff to Middlesbrough, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Middlesbrough, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Middlesbrough

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Middlesbrough in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Middlesbrough starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	228.5 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Middlesbrough

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Middlesbrough: 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

$38

Saturday 12/06

$44

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$35

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$36

Thursday 12/11

$36

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$39

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 Cardiff to Middlesbrough

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

With a price starting from $31, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Middlesbrough. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Middlesbrough, with $31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Middlesbrough

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 Cardiff to Middlesbrough 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 Cardiff to Middlesbrough, 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 Cardiff to Middlesbrough are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Middlesbrough

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

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

Bus Station

Newport Rd

Arriva Travel Shop

Cannon Park Way Bus Stop

Riverside Stadium

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Middlesbrough

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Middlesbrough bus

How much does a Cardiff Middlesbrough bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 12h 25m to reach Middlesbrough. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $80. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Middlesbrough.

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

Every day, the Cardiff to Middlesbrough bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Middlesbrough is offered by National Express and takes 8h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $67. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Middlesbrough?

The earliest bus arriving in Middlesbrough from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Middlesbrough?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Middlesbrough starts at 6:00 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 Cardiff Middlesbrough route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Middlesbrough?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Middlesbrough 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 FlixBus.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Middlesbrough

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