What is the travel distance from Cheltenham to Cardiff?

The distance separating Cheltenham and Cardiff is 56 miles (89 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff?

The majority of buses traveling from Cheltenham to Cardiff start their journey at Royal Well Bus Station and wind up at Sophia Gardens. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St Fagans National Museum of History, Castell Coch (Red Castle), Brecon Beacons National Park, Cardiff Bay and Caerphilly Castle.

Bus Cheltenham to Cardiff from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cheltenham to Cardiff on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	2h 45m	5:10pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:05pm	Royal Well Bus Station	6h 45m	12:50am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Royal Well Bus Station	6h 45m	12:50am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Royal Well Bus Station	6h 5m	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Royal Well Bus Station	6h 5m	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:29 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cheltenham to Cardiff

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

1h 11mAverage Duration

55 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $41	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $37	Average Duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cheltenham and Cardiff?

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
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Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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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
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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

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Cardiff by bus

What is the travel distance from Cheltenham to Cardiff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$12

11/22

$9

Today

$14

11/24

$9

11/25

$18

11/26

$18

11/27

$7

11/28

$9

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $7

To 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 $7 to $53 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 $7 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.