Buses to London from Cardiff

The journey to London from Cardiff takes just 3 hours 5 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 32 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Cardiff at 02:20.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to London, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Cardiff and London 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 14
Shortest trip 3 hours 5 minutes
First departure 02:20
Last departure 23:25

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Cardiff to London with Flixbus in 3 hours 40 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day 5
Shortest trip 3 hours 40 minutes
First departure 07:45
Last departure 18:20

Megabus schedule

Take the bus to London from Cardiff with Megabus . The first departure is at 02:20, arriving at 03:30.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 13
Shortest trip 3 hours 40 minutes
First departure 02:20
Last departure 23:25

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Cardiff and London?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Cardiff to London, departing as early as 02:20.

  • How long is the bus trip from Cardiff to London?

    The fastest bus to London from Cardiff takes 3 hours 5 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 25 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to London from Cardiff?

    It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

  • Which bus companies operate between Cardiff and London?

    megabus, Megabus and Flixbus run buses to London from Cardiff.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Cardiff to London?

    The first bus to London from Cardiff leaves at 02:20. The journey takes about 3 hours.

  • When is the last bus to London from Cardiff?

    The last bus leaves Cardiff at 18:20, arriving into London at 22:35. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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