The average bus between Cardiff and Rugby takes 7h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Rugby. 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Rugby. 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 Rugby at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Cardiff to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Rugby is 164.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.