The average bus between Dunstable and Cardiff takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. 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 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Hampton by Hilton and take an average of 5h 30m. 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 London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Dunstable to Cardiff bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton DART Parkway 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 293 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Sophia Gardens via Hampton by Hilton, Luton DART Parkway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 23m.