Bus from London to Cardiff
9 direct routes · 195–285 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cardiff as of 05:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
Times are for the first boarding point in London on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 201 bus, 202 bus, 509 bus, 507 bus, 804 bus or 508 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Cardiff?
9 routes run directly from London to Cardiff: the UK940 (FlixBus), the 201 (National Express), the 202 (National Express), the 509 (National Express), the UK042 (FlixBus), the 507 (National Express), the UK046 (FlixBus), the 804 (National Express), the 508 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK940, 15 times each weekday — board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) and get off at Law Courts RJ (o/s), about 220 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Cardiff?
Between 195 minutes on the 201 and 285 on the UK046, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bristol, Newport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:05 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Cardiff?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.