The average bus between Rugby and Cardiff takes 5h 44m 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 2:18 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 5h 44m. 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 Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Rugby to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Cross Cheaping 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 235 km.
You can take a bus from North Street to Sophia Gardens via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 51m.