The average bus between Cardiff and Painswick takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Painswick. 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 Painswick. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Painswick at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Painswick? 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 Painswick. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Painswick station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Cardiff to Painswick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Painswick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Mary's Church station.
The distance between Cardiff and Painswick is 76 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Mary's Church via Bus Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Promenade in around 4h 25m.