The average bus between Cardiff and Desborough takes 12h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Desborough. 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Desborough. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Desborough at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Desborough? 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 Desborough. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Desborough station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Cardiff to Desborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Desborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Desborough is 194.3 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Paddock Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, The Square, and Market Hall in around 6h 40m.