Bus Bournemouth to Cardiff - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff

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

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 10m	6:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	1:50 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:40:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 50m	10:30 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	6:20 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 10:30:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 50m	11:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	7:30 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 11:40:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	6h 35m	12:55 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	7:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 12:55:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	7h 30m	3:45 PM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 3:45:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 40m	7:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 15m	8:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 40m	6:20 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	2:00 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 6:20:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 25m	3:20 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:20:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	8h 5m	8:25 AM	Bournemouth	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:25:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff is $15 on 9/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bournemouth and Cardiff

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 59 daily buses from Bournemouth to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 47 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 45 buses from Bournemouth to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Cardiff, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 53 times every day by bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bournemouth to Cardiff starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	6h 5m
Earliest Bus	4:40 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	53 Ø
Distance	77.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bournemouth to Cardiff

Every day, 53 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bournemouth for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

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$15

Wednesday 09/09

$17

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Friday 09/11

$26

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Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$19

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Thursday 10/01

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Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from $15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Cardiff, with $15. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

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

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Cardiff

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

Central Bus Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

University

Park Place 50

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Bournemouth to Cardiff bus

How much does a Bournemouth Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 7h 10m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $60. 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 Bournemouth to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Bournemouth to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 53 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 6h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Bournemouth starts at 4:40 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 Bournemouth to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Bournemouth for Cardiff starts at 8:30 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 Bournemouth Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth 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 and FlixBus.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bournemouth and to Cardiff

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