The average bus between Dunstable and Cardiff takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunstable to Cardiff. 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 every 2 hours between Dunstable and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dunstable to Cardiff? 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 Dunstable to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Cardiff station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Dunstable to Cardiff bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Dunstable to Cardiff bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Dunstable and Cardiff is 188.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Sophia Gardens via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 4m.