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Coaches to London from Cardiff
Our fastest coach from Cardiff to London will get you there in 2 hours 55 mins from Gabalfa to Earl's Court, giving you more time to explore this spectacular capital city.
With coaches running around-the-clock from early in the morning until the evening and cheap tickets from Cardiff to London from £8.90 one-way*, you can travel with confidence and comfort.
| Cardiff to London journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 55 mins (Gabalfa to Earl's Court) |
| Cheapest price | From £8.90 * |
| Distance (approx) | 262km |
| No. of stops | 3 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 2:30am/19:45pm |
Our Cardiff to London services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 507 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
- Cardiff (University)
- Cardiff (Gabalfa)
- Chepstow Bus Station
- London (Hammersmith)
- London (Earl's Court)
- London Victoria Coach Station
Our 509 service travels up to 14 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
- Cardiff (University)
- Cardiff (Gabalfa)
- Newport, South Wales
- Chepstow Bus Station
- London (Earl's Court)
- London Victoria Coach Station
Cardiff to London route map
Departing from Cardiff Coach Station
Cardiff Coach Station is just a 15-minute stroll through the city centre from Cardiff Rail Station, and is also well-served by a dedicated taxi rank. The station is close to city centre amenities, so there are no shortage of shops and sights to pass the time.
Read more on our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page.
Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station
London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line. A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre.
Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 2.30am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 5.50am.
The last coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 19.45pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 23.15pm.
A one-way journey from Cardiff to London is available from £8.90*.
Our fastest coach journey from Cardiff to London takes 2 hours and 55 mins from Gabalfa to Earl's Court.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
Return route - London to Cardiff
Routes to London
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- Birmingham to London
- Blackpool to London
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- Bradford to London
- Brighton to London
- Bristol to London
- Cambridge to London
- Canterbury to London
- Cardiff to London
- Cheltenham to London
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- Derby to London
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