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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff

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

today
$10
tomorrow
$21
Thursday
$10
Friday
$23
Saturday
$22
Sunday
$10
Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 55m 9:20 AM Cheltenham Arle Court 1:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $10
FlixBus 2h 45m 2:20 PM Cheltenham Arle Court 5:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $10
National Express 6h 15m 6:35 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station 12:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 6:35 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station 12:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Gloucester, you can save more than $2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 10%
      5h 0m
      Cheltenham
      7 mi
      7:50 PM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      12:50 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 55m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      8:30 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      8:45 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:00 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel Time is 3h 20m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 45m 2:20 PM Cheltenham Arle Court 5:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $10
FlixBus 3h 55m 9:20 AM Cheltenham Arle Court 1:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $12
National Express 6h 15m 6:35 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station 12:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 6:20 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station 12:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Gloucester, you can save more than $3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 13%
      5h 0m
      Cheltenham
      7 mi
      7:50 PM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      12:50 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 55m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      8:30 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      8:45 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:00 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel Time is 3h 35m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 45m 6:05 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station 12:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Gloucester, you can save more than $3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 14%
      5h 0m
      Cheltenham
      7 mi
      7:50 PM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      12:50 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 55m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      8:30 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      8:45 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:00 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel Time is 3h 50m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 45m 2:20 PM Cheltenham Arle Court 5:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $10
FlixBus 3h 55m 9:20 AM Cheltenham Arle Court 1:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $12
FlixBus 3h 20m 7:05 PM Cheltenham Arle Court 10:25 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $12
National Express 6h 45m 6:05 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station 12:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff is $10 on 9/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cheltenham and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Cheltenham and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Cheltenham to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cheltenham and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 buses from Cheltenham to Cardiff, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cheltenham and Cardiff, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cheltenham to Cardiff starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus $10
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Bus 9:20 AM
Latest Bus 7:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 55.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Cheltenham to Cardiff

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cheltenham for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
$22
Wednesday 08/26
$21
Thursday 08/27
$10
Friday 08/28
$23
Saturday 08/29
$22
Sunday 08/30
$10
Monday 08/31
Tuesday 09/01
$22
Wednesday 09/02
$21
Thursday 09/03
$21
Friday 09/04
$10
Saturday 09/05
$10
Sunday 09/06
$24
Monday 09/07
$22
Tuesday 09/08
$22
Wednesday 09/09
$21
Thursday 09/10
$23
Friday 09/11
$21
Saturday 09/12
$22
Sunday 09/13
$22
Monday 09/14
$22
Tuesday 09/15
$22
Wednesday 09/16
$23
Thursday 09/17
$21
Friday 09/18
$23
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cheltenham to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $10, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cheltenham to Cardiff, with $10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Cheltenham to Cardiff

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 Cheltenham to Cardiff 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 Cheltenham to Cardiff, 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 Cheltenham to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cheltenham and Cardiff

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Cheltenham to Cardiff bus

How much does a Cheltenham Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 3h 55m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

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

Every day, the Cheltenham to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Cheltenham starts at 9:20 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 Cheltenham to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Cheltenham for Cardiff starts at 7:05 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 Cheltenham Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Cheltenham and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Cheltenham and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cheltenham to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Cheltenham and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cheltenham to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Cheltenham and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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