UK042 London - Cardiff
Operated by FlixBus. First bus 05:00, last bus 01:40. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:15–06:40. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
| Stop | 01:40 | 05:00 | 05:00 | 06:05 | 07:10 | 13:05 | 16:15 | 18:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Courts RJ (o/s) | 01:40 | 05:00 | 05:00 | 06:05 | 07:10 | 13:05 | 16:15 | 18:10 |
| Bus Station (Bay 8) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:35 |
| Queensway Q1 (Stand Q1) | 02:10 | 05:30 | 05:30 | 06:40 | 07:45 | 13:50 | 17:00 | · |
| Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride (interchange - adj car park) | · | · | · | · | · | 15:55 | · | · |
| Regent Circus (Stop CB) | 03:25 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | 04:55 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Hammersmith Broadway (Stop TC) | 05:20 | 08:10 | 08:10 | 09:35 | 10:30 | 16:55 | 19:35 | 21:55 |
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | 05:40 | 08:40 | 08:45 | 10:05 | 11:00 | 17:30 | 20:05 | 22:15 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Route map
All stops on route UK042
UK042 towards Victoria
All 8 stops
- Law Courts RJ (o/s) Cathays Park
- Bus Station (Bay 8) Bristol
- Queensway Q1 (Stand Q1) Newport
- Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride (interchange - adj car park) Three Mile Cross
- Regent Circus (Stop CB) Swindon
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- Hammersmith Broadway (Stop TC) Hammersmith
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
UK042 towards Cathays Park
All 6 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride (interchange - adj car park) Three Mile Cross
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- Regent Circus (Stop CB) Swindon
- Queensway Q1 (Stand Q1) Newport
- Law Courts RJ (o/s) Cathays Park
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first UK042 coach?
The first UK042 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last UK042 coach?
The last UK042 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 01:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the UK042 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 UK042 coach?
The UK042 is operated by FlixBus.
Timetable data from FlixBus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.