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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Central London takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Central London. 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 13m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Central London bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Central London. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Central London at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 56m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 51m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 3m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 46m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 9m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 3m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 46m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 9m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 3m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 46m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 9m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 3m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 46m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 9m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 4m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 38m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 12m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 31m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel3h 59m • 1 change
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    FlixBusMetroline Travel4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Central London? 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 Cardiff to Central London.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Central London, England?

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h.

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