825 Cardiff - Birmingham
Operated by National Express. First bus 08:05, last bus 15:30. 4 journeys on Fridays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 825? 4 other bus routes are numbered 825 elsewhere in the UK — see every 825 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:05 | 11:05 |
|---|---|---|
| Sophia Gardens (nr) | 08:05 | 11:05 |
| Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) | 08:30 | 11:30 |
| Bus Station (Bay 6) | 09:25 | 12:25 |
| Royal Well (Bay A) | 10:15 | 13:15 |
| Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | 11:30 | 14:30 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 825
825 towards Birmingham
All 5 stops
- Sophia Gardens (nr) Pontcanna
- Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) Newport
- Bus Station (Bay 6) Bristol
- Royal Well (Bay A) Cheltenham
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
825 towards Cardiff
All 5 stops
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
- Royal Well (Bay A) Cheltenham
- Bus Station (Bay 6) Bristol
- Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) Newport
- Sophia Gardens (nr) Pontcanna
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 825 coach?
The first 825 departure on Fridays leaves at 08:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 825 coach?
The last 825 on Fridays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 825 coach cost?
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.
Who runs the 825 coach?
The 825 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.