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Coach trips from York to Cardiff

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Avg. trip duration

11 hr 44 mins

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Avg. distance

334 miles

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From £31.98

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Frequently asked questions

Bus tickets from York to Cardiff with FlixBus are available from as low as £31.98.
The route between York and Cardiff generally takes about 11 hours by coach and covers approximately 281 miles.
Passengers travelling from York to Cardiff by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from York to Cardiff is at 08:00.
The day's last coach departure from York to Cardiff is set for 23:45.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between York and Cardiff. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In York, there is a singular coach stop: York (Memorial Gardens - Leeman Rd). 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.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from York to Cardiff. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Yes, night coach services run from York to Cardiff. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Every FlixBus coach between York and Cardiff is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the York -Cardiff route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the York to Cardiff route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from York to Cardiff: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between York and Cardiff starting from £31.98 (average ticket cost: £52.48).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from York to Cardiff lasts approximately 11 hours.
  • Distance covered: the distance between York and Cardiff is 281 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules York-Cardiff: to check departure times of coaches between York and Cardiff, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 3 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in York, there is a singular coach stop: York (Memorial Gardens - Leeman Rd). 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.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart York in the evening and arrive at Cardiff in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart York on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Cardiff.