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Northampton to Cardiff Bus

from £24.48

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Coach tickets from Northampton to Cardiff start from £24.48. For the best fares, book early or choose midweek departures.
The route between Northampton and Cardiff generally takes about 5 hours 35 minutes by coach and covers approximately 216 miles.
On the coach from Northampton to Cardiff, you can bring one carry-on (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) and one checked bag (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) at no extra cost. Need more? You can add extra luggage or a bicycle when you book. For full details, check our luggage page.
The first coach service from Northampton to Cardiff is at 03:40.
The day's last coach departure from Northampton to Cardiff is set for 19:25.
No need to print your ticket. Just show the QR code from your confirmation email or the FlixBus app to the driver when you board your coach from Northampton to Cardiff.
FlixBus operates 2 coach stops in Northampton and 1 coach stop in Cardiff. Check the map above to find your pickup and drop-off points.
All coaches from Northampton to Cardiff are wheelchair accessible and equipped with boarding assistance. Service animals are welcome on board, and wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility devices travel free of charge. For full details, check our accessibility services page.
Coaches from Northampton to Cardiff come with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, extra legroom, and onboard toilets. You can also reserve a seat during booking, subject to availability. For the full list, check our onboard services page.

Coaches to Cardiff from Northampton: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Northampton and Cardiff starting from £24.48.
  • Average duration: the bus from Northampton to Cardiff lasts approximately 5 hours 35 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Northampton and Cardiff is 216 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Northampton to Cardiff bus schedules: to check coach departure times between Northampton and Cardiff, select your travel data to view all available journeys, including timetables and prices. You’ll then be shown every available trip option with full schedules and fares. You can do this by using the selector at the top of the page or via the interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 10 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Northampton, there are 2 coach stops. As for Cardiff, it's served by a single stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Northampton on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Cardiff.