Cheapest month
Up to 45%The cheapest time to travel is February (€16.96); the most expensive is May (€24.67).
Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff Bus
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- Lowest price from €46.10
- Average duration 10h 25m
- Connections per day 1
- Distance 402 km
- CO₂ per person 36 kg
bus from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff
The journey from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff is about 402 km. On average a bus trip takes 10h 25m with 1 connections per day.
| Lowest price | €46.10 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 10h 25m |
| Connections per day | 1 |
| Lowest price | €46.10 |
| Highest price | €46.10 |
| First departure | 09:25 AM |
| Last departure | 09:25 AM |
| Distance | 402 km |
| Departure | Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Arrival | Cardiff |
| Travel operator | Megabus Megabus |
When to book from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month to travel from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff by bus, with medians around €16.96 versus about €24.67 in May (roughly a 45% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service that operates in North America, Canada, and Europe. It was founded in 2003 and is owned by Stagecoach Group, a multinational transport company. Megabus retains its own brand in Britain and North America, but in Continental Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, its services have been rebranded as Flixbus since the acquisition by a German company in June 2016.
Facility description
Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Luggage
On Megabus, you are allowed 20 kg of luggage and space for small items in the overhead compartments to keep essentials within reach.
Food and drink
Passengers are allowed to bring cold food, cold beverages, and hot drinks with a lid when traveling with Megabus.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available on board on Megabus, allowing passengers to update their social media in real-time.
Power sockets
On Megabus, each seat has a power outlet for charging devices during the trip.
Accessibility
The services are accessible to people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Megabus works with AbilityNet to ensure the website and services are usable by everyone.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 28.14kg
bus 30.15kg
flight 80.4kg
carpool 64.32kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff costs €46.10. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from €46.10.
The cheapest ticket from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff costs €46.10. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne and Cardiff are 402 km apart.
The journey from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff takes about 10h 25m on average. The fastest option takes 10h 25m.
This route is served by 1 operators: Megabus.
There are about 1 connections per day from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff.
The first bus from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff leaves at 09:25 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff leaves at 09:25 AM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs €46.10 but prices can change.
There are about 1 direct connections from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff.
The shortest bus journey between Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne and Cardiff takes 10h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne and Cardiff.
The bus journey from Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff generates 36 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €16.96, while May is among the most expensive (about €24.67).