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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub) | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Royal Well Bus Station | Sophia Gardens | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Royal Well Bus Station | Sophia Gardens | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Royal Well Bus Station | Sophia Gardens | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Royal Well Bus Station | Sophia Gardens | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cheltenham to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cheltenham and Cardiff?
Stops in Cardiff
- A2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cheltenham to Cardiff by bus
What is the travel distance from Cheltenham to Cardiff?
The distance between Cheltenham and Cardiff is around 89 km (56 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cheltenham to Cardiff?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Royal Well Bus Station, in Cheltenham, and end it at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Cardiff was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $10To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cheltenham to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $10 to $76 for a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
