Cardiff to Dunstable Buses

Cardiff to Dunstable buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Dunstable takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Dunstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 25m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...

4h 52m

£28–45

Cardiff to Dunstable bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:40 AM → 4:32 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 8:58 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 5:32 AM
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12h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 7:48 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
3:40 AM → 8:48 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Dunstable? 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.

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Cardiff to Dunstable bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:40 AM → 4:32 PM

12:35 PM → 6:02 PM

3:05 PM → 8:58 PM

4:40 PM → 5:32 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM

5:25 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 12:32 PM

9:25 AM → 2:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM

5:25 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 12:32 PM

9:25 AM → 2:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM

5:25 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 12:32 PM

9:25 AM → 2:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM

5:25 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 12:32 PM

9:25 AM → 2:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:25 AM → 7:48 AM

5:25 AM → 10:02 AM

7:20 AM → 12:32 PM

9:25 AM → 2:02 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 7:48 AM

3:40 AM → 8:48 AM

5:40 AM → 10:02 AM

7:30 AM → 12:18 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunstable, England?

Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Luton Station Interchange

Bus trips from Cardiff

Bus trips to Dunstable

Alternative transport options

4:40 PM → 5:32 AM
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