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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Preston Bus Station | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 1:06 PM GMT.
Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$66 - $96 | Average Duration11h 35m | 6kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$36 - $36 | Average Duration3h 10m | 11kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Preston and Cardiff?
Stops in Preston
- A
Preston City Centre Bus Station
Carlisle St, Preston, Lancashire PR1, UK - B
Preston Bus Stop
296 Aqueduct St, Preston PR1, UK
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
Compare bus companies
Based on 11408 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $66
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Preston to Cardiff by bus
What is the distance between Preston and Cardiff?
The distance covered from Preston to Cardiff is 257 km (160 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Preston to Cardiff?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston, 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 Preston to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $54To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Preston to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $54 to $87 for a bus ticket from Preston to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-24.
