The average bus between Cardiff and Oswestry takes 9h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Oswestry. 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Oswestry. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Oswestry at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Oswestry? 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 Oswestry. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Oswestry station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Cardiff to Oswestry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Cardiff to Oswestry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Oswestry is 153.9 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 6h 14m.