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Compare all timetables for the bus from Ipswich to Cardiff

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

today
$40
tomorrow
$36
Thursday
$40
Friday
$49
Saturday
$52
Sunday
$55
Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 10m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $40
National Express 9h 10m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:15 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $42
National Express 8h 50m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 12:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $56
National Express 9h 10m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:25 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $57
National Express 8h 30m 8:00 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 4:30 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $77

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 0m 5:00 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 2:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $36
National Express 9h 10m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:15 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $38
National Express 9h 10m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:25 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $43
National Express 9h 10m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $50
National Express 8h 50m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 12:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $54

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 10m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:15 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $40
National Express 9h 0m 5:00 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 2:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $43
National Express 9h 10m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $43
National Express 9h 10m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:25 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $49
National Express 8h 50m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 12:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Cardiff via London, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 40m
      0
      6:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      9:23 PM
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 1h 7m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      10:30 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      1:45 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 2:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $49
National Express 8h 55m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 1:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $62
National Express 9h 10m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $71
National Express 9h 10m 5:00 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 2:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $72
National Express 9h 0m 2:00 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Cardiff via London, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      7:23 PM
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 3h 7m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      10:30 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      1:40 AM
      Cardiff
      Gabalfa Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $52
National Express 9h 10m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $58
National Express 8h 45m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 12:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $58
National Express 8h 50m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 2:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $58
National Express 7h 25m 5:00 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 12:25 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Cardiff via London, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      7:23 PM
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 3h 7m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      10:30 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      1:40 AM
      Cardiff
      Gabalfa Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 2:55 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $55
National Express 8h 50m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $57
National Express 8h 45m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 12:50 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $58
National Express 9h 10m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $61
National Express 7h 25m 5:00 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 12:25 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Cardiff via London, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      7:23 PM
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 3h 7m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      10:30 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      1:40 AM
      Cardiff
      Gabalfa Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ipswich to Cardiff is $36 on 8/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Ipswich and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Ipswich and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Ipswich to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Ipswich and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from Ipswich to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Cardiff, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ipswich to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Ipswich to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ipswich to Cardiff starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 7h 25m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Latest Bus 6:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 189.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Ipswich to Cardiff

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ipswich 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
$40
Wednesday 08/26
$36
Thursday 08/27
$40
Friday 08/28
$49
Saturday 08/29
$52
Sunday 08/30
$55
Monday 08/31
Tuesday 09/01
$42
Wednesday 09/02
$37
Thursday 09/03
$39
Friday 09/04
$39
Saturday 09/05
$55
Sunday 09/06
$55
Monday 09/07
$36
Tuesday 09/08
$36
Wednesday 09/09
$40
Thursday 09/10
$36
Friday 09/11
$36
Saturday 09/12
$39
Sunday 09/13
$54
Monday 09/14
$36
Tuesday 09/15
$36
Wednesday 09/16
$36
Thursday 09/17
$36
Friday 09/18
$38
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Ipswich to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ipswich to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $54.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Cardiff, with $36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Cardiff

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

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 Ipswich to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Ipswich to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ipswich to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Ipswich to Cardiff bus

How much does a Ipswich Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 9h 0m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $97. 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 Ipswich to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Ipswich to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Ipswich to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 7h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $70. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ipswich to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Ipswich starts at 8:00 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 Ipswich to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Ipswich for Cardiff starts at 6:05 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 Ipswich Cardiff route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Ipswich 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: National Express.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ipswich 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 6 daily trips between Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

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

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