The average bus between Chatham and Cardiff takes 7h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chatham 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Chatham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chatham 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station and arriving at University RE station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Chatham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
Chatham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at University RE station.
The distance between Chatham and Cardiff is 257.3 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a bus from Institute Road to University RE via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 21m.