The average bus between Cardiff and The Esplanade takes 9h 57m and the fastest bus takes 7h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to The Esplanade. 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 The Esplanade. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:10 PM which arrives into The Esplanade at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to The Esplanade? 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 The Esplanade. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at The Esplanade station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Cardiff to The Esplanade bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to The Esplanade bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.
The distance between Cardiff and The Esplanade is 108.6 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Esplanade via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, South Station, and Lennox Street in around 7h 11m.