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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Sheffield from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$12

tomorrow

$12

Wednesday

Thursday

$16

Friday

$18

Saturday

$13

Sunday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 12:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/19/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	5h 20m	5:20 PM	Cardiff	University	10:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 5:20:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/19/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	5h 10m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:20 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/19/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 30m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 5:10:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/19/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	6h 30m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/19/2026 6:10:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/19/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 12:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	8h 55m	5:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:10 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 5:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	9h 35m	6:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:20 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	8h 50m	5:20 AM	Cardiff	University	2:10 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 5:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	6h 30m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/20/2026 6:10:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/20/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 35m	6:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:20 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/22/2026 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/22/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 30m	6:50 AM	Cardiff	University	4:20 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/22/2026 6:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/22/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	9h 0m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:15 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/22/2026 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/22/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	8h 55m	5:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:10 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/22/2026 5:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/22/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	6h 35m	1:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/22/2026 1:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/22/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 40m	1:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	1:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 1:35:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	9h 10m	5:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:25 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 5:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	5h 10m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:20 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 5:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	9h 5m	5:20 AM	Cardiff	University	2:25 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/23/2026 5:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/23/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 12:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	9h 10m	5:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:25 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 5:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	5h 25m	12:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:05 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	4h 55m	5:25 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:20 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 5:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	5h 15m	5:25 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 5:25:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/25/2026 12:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 50m	1:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/25/2026 1:45:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	5h 15m	5:25 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/25/2026 5:25:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	4h 55m	5:25 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:20 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/25/2026 5:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	7h 45m	8:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	4:30 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 1/25/2026 8:45:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Sheffield is $12 on 1/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Sheffield

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Sheffield are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily buses from Cardiff to Sheffield. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Cardiff and Sheffield.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 73 buses from Cardiff to Sheffield, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Sheffield, with 36 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Sheffield

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 38 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Sheffield in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Sheffield starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:05 AM
Latest Bus	6:53 PM
Daily Bus Routes	38 Ø
Distance	149.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Sheffield

Every day, 38 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Sheffield: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$20

Tuesday 01/20

$23

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

$18

Friday 01/23

$23

Saturday 01/24

$13

Sunday 01/25

$17

Monday 01/26

$18

Tuesday 01/27

$18

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

$16

Friday 01/30

$12

Saturday 01/31

$12

Sunday 02/01

$17

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

$16

Wednesday 02/04

$16

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

$19

Saturday 02/07

$12

Sunday 02/08

$23

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$16

Wednesday 02/11

$19

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

$20

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Sheffield, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Sheffield. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Sheffield, with $12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Sheffield

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Sheffield in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Sheffield, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Sheffield are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Sheffield

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Sheffield from our users.

National Express from Cardiff to Sheffield

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Sheffield:

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:05 AM
Last Bus	6:53 PM
Daily Connections	35 Ø
Found on	1/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Sheffield

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Sheffield.

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Bus Station

Pond Hill

Meadowhall Interchange

Meadowhall Road 1-4

Greenhill

Chesterfield Road

SUFC Stadium

Bramall Lane

Arena/Don Valley Bowl

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Sheffield

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Sheffield? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Sheffield? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Sheffield bus

How much does a Cardiff Sheffield bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 6h 20m to reach Sheffield. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Sheffield?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sheffield.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Sheffield each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Sheffield bus route is served by approximately 38 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Sheffield take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Sheffield is offered by National Express and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Sheffield?

The earliest bus arriving in Sheffield from Cardiff starts at 6:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Sheffield?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Sheffield starts at 6:53 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Sheffield route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Sheffield, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Sheffield?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Sheffield by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Sheffield bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Sheffield bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Sheffield bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Sheffield on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cardiff to Sheffield?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 38 daily trips between Cardiff and Sheffield. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cardiff to Sheffield?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Sheffield

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Sheffield

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Sheffield. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!