The average bus between Rugby and Cardiff takes 6h 6m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 4 times a day between Rugby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Cardiff station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Rugby to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Rugby and Cardiff is 164.5 km. The road distance is 231 km.
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.