What is the travel distance from Taunton to Cardiff?

About 33 miles (53 km) separate Taunton and Cardiff.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Taunton to Cardiff start their journey at Taunton Bus Station and wind up at Sophia Gardens. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Wales Millennium Centre, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, Senedd - National Assembly Building and Brecon Beacons National Park.

Bus Taunton to Cardiff from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Taunton to Cardiff on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	5h 20m	7:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	4h	2:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	4h 15m	10:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:21 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Taunton to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

33 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $42	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $82	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $13	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Taunton and Cardiff?

Stops in Taunton

A
Taunton Bus Station
2 Tower St, Taunton TA1, UK
B
Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton Town Center War Memorial, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1HP, UK

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
Visit page
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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FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Taunton to Cardiff by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$10

11/23

$11

Today

$12

11/25

$9

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$9

11/27

$9

11/28

$16

11/29

$9

The cheapest trip from Taunton to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Taunton to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $32 for a bus ticket from Taunton to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-26.