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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ashford and Cardiff takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ashford to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Hatton Cross Station

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  1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
4h 20m
£26–48

Ashford to Cardiff bus times

Buses run hourly between Ashford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Hatton Cross Station and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    White Bus ServicesReplacement Bus ServiceNational Express4h 27m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesReplacement Bus ServiceNational Express4h 32m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesReplacement Bus ServiceNational Express3h 43m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    White Bus ServicesReplacement Bus ServiceNational Express4h 27m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 32m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express3h 43m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesReplacement Bus ServiceNational Express4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 19m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 40m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 19m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 40m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 19m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 40m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 19m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 40m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesTransport UK London BusNational Express4h 24m • 2 changes

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    White Bus ServicesMetrobusNational Express4h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashford to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ashford to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Cardiff, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h.

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