The average bus between Cardiff and Ash Vale takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ash Vale. 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 Cardiff and Ash Vale. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 12:35 PM which arrives into Ash Vale at 6:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ash Vale? 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 Cardiff to Ash Vale. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Ash Vale station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Cardiff to Ash Vale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Ash Vale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The distance between Cardiff and Ash Vale is 172.1 km. The road distance is 269 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 15m.