Bus Cardiff to Basingstoke: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke

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

today

$19

tomorrow

Friday

$36

Saturday

$19

Sunday

$19

Monday

$21

Tuesday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 55m	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:25 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station		Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/21/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/21/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
	National Express	7h 0m	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:30 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/21/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/21/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 35m	4:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:55 AM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 55m	7:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:10 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 7:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 15m	2:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 25m	5:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:55 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 30m	11:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:00 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Basingstoke via Newport (Wales), you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Newport (Wales)
  Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Queensway, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- National Express
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Newport (Wales)
  Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Basingstoke
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 40m	6:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:55 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 6:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	6h 15m	2:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 5m	4:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:55 AM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 4:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:35 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 15m	7:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	4:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:55 AM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 4:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 15m	7:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	5h 40m	6:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:55 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 6:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	6h 15m	2:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:35 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:30 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/26/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:25 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 45m	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:30 AM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 3:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	6h 5m	9:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:35 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/26/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:25 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 45m	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:30 AM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 3:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 0m	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:30 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 5m	9:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:35 PM	Basingstoke	Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Basingstoke (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke is $19 on 10/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Basingstoke

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Cardiff to Basingstoke. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cardiff and Basingstoke.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 buses from Cardiff to Basingstoke, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Basingstoke, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Basingstoke starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Latest Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	91.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Basingstoke

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Cardiff for Basingstoke: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

$19

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

$36

Saturday 10/24

$19

Sunday 10/25

$19

Monday 10/26

$21

Tuesday 10/27

$19

Wednesday 10/28

$19

Thursday 10/29

$21

Friday 10/30

$19

Saturday 10/31

$19

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$21

Tuesday 11/03

$21

Wednesday 11/04

$21

Thursday 11/05

$21

Friday 11/06

$21

Saturday 11/07

$21

Sunday 11/08

$19

Monday 11/09

$21

Tuesday 11/10

$21

Wednesday 11/11

$21

Thursday 11/12

$21

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Basingstoke

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

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

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

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Basingstoke

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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke, 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 Basingstoke are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Basingstoke

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

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Bus Station

Churchill Way

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Basingstoke? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Basingstoke.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Basingstoke bus

How much does a Cardiff Basingstoke 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 55m to reach Basingstoke. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Basingstoke.

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

Every day, the Cardiff to Basingstoke bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke is offered by National Express and takes 5h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke?

The earliest bus arriving in Basingstoke from Cardiff starts at 12:30 PM. 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 Basingstoke?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Basingstoke starts at 4:30 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 Basingstoke route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Basingstoke, 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 Cardiff and Basingstoke?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Basingstoke 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 Cardiff to Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Basingstoke

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