What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Johnston?

The distance between Cardiff and Johnston is around 130 km (81 miles).

Bus from Cardiff to Johnston starting at $14 | Compare & Save up to 56%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Johnston on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:50pm	Sophia Gardens	3h 28m	6:18pm	Johnston Bus Stop (opp Railway Inn)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:50pm	Sophia Gardens	3h 28m	6:18pm	Johnston Bus Stop (opp Railway Inn)	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Johnston on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Sophia Gardens	3h 23m	7:38pm	Johnston Bus Stop (opp Railway Inn)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35pm	Sophia Gardens	4h 33m	7:08pm	Johnston Bus Stop (opp Railway Inn)	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Sophia Gardens	4h 33m	7:08pm	Johnston Bus Stop (opp Railway Inn)	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Sophia Gardens	3h 23m	7:38pm	Johnston Bus Stop (opp Railway Inn)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:21 PM GMT.

Get from Cardiff to Johnston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 28mAverage Duration

129 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29708 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $17

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Johnston by bus

What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Johnston?
The distance between Cardiff and Johnston is around 130 km (81 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-11

$14

11-12

$14

Today

$14

11-14

No data

11-15

$14

11-16

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The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Johnston was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $31 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Johnston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-15.