The average bus between Basildon and Cardiff takes 7h 54m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon 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 every 4 hours between Basildon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basildon 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 Basildon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Basildon to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Basildon and Cardiff is 251.8 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 13m.