The average bus between Basingstoke and Cardiff takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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 2 hours between Basingstoke and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frimley station and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Cardiff station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Basingstoke to Cardiff bus services, operated by Newbury & District, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Basingstoke to Cardiff bus services, operated by Newbury & District, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Basingstoke and Cardiff is 147.3 km. The road distance is 287 km.
National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m.