The average bus between Cardiff Central Station and Islington takes 5h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Central Station to Islington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff Central Station and Islington. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Islington at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Talbot Street and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff Central Station to Islington? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Islington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central Station station and arriving at Islington station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Cardiff Central Station to Islington bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff Central Station to Islington bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Islington is 213 km. The road distance is 252 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.