Bus Sheffield to Cardiff: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sheffield to Cardiff

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

today

$21

tomorrow

$19

Sunday

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$25

Thursday

$17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 0m	4:45 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	1:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:45:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	9h 10m	4:45 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 5m	6:30 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 30m	2:40 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 15m	7:50 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	2:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	7h 0m	9:15 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 20m	2:05 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	8:25 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:05:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	8h 5m	8:50 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	4:55 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:50:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	9h 10m	4:45 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 10m	4:45 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	1:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 0m	4:45 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	1:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	8h 15m	6:30 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	2:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 25m	6:30 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	2:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	7h 55m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	2:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	8:25 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	2:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	5h 45m	8:55 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	2:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	8h 50m	10:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:30 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 0m	10:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	9h 20m	6:50 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	4:10 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:50:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 55m	6:30 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:25 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 10m	6:30 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 20m	2:50 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	6h 30m	6:10 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	12:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 30m	10:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	6:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:05:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 30m
  
  0
  
  4:55 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:55:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	2:05 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	8:25 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 2:05:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	8h 35m	6:30 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	3:05 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	5h 45m	2:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	8:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 2:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	3:05 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	7h 0m	9:15 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:15:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sheffield to Cardiff is $17 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sheffield and Cardiff

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 39 daily buses from Sheffield to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 35 daily coaches between Sheffield and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 71 buses from Sheffield to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sheffield and Cardiff, with 27 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sheffield to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 36 times every day by bus from Sheffield to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sheffield to Cardiff starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	36 Ø
Distance	149.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Sheffield to Cardiff

Every day, 36 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sheffield for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$21

Saturday 12/06

$29

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$18

Tuesday 12/09

$17

Wednesday 12/10

$25

Thursday 12/11

$26

Friday 12/12

$32

Saturday 12/13

$36

Sunday 12/14

$27

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$32

Wednesday 12/17

$32

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$46

Saturday 12/20

$46

Sunday 12/21

$26

Monday 12/22

$27

Tuesday 12/23

$27

Wednesday 12/24

$43

Thursday 12/25

$29

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Sheffield to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from $17, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sheffield to Cardiff. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sheffield to Cardiff, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Sheffield to Cardiff

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 Sheffield to Cardiff 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 Sheffield to Cardiff, 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 Sheffield to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sheffield to Cardiff

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

National Express from Sheffield to Cardiff

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

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Last Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Connections	35 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sheffield and Cardiff

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

Bus Station

Pond Hill

Meadowhall Interchange

Meadowhall Road 1-4

Greenhill

Chesterfield Road

SUFC Stadium

Bramall Lane

Arena/Don Valley Bowl

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sheffield to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Sheffield to Cardiff bus

How much does a Sheffield Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 6h 20m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $69. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

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

Every day, the Sheffield to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 36 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sheffield to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 5h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sheffield to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Sheffield starts at 12:35 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 Sheffield to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Sheffield for Cardiff starts at 7:40 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 Sheffield Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Sheffield to Cardiff, 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 Sheffield and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Sheffield and Cardiff 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 Sheffield to Cardiff 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 Sheffield Cardiff 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 Sheffield Cardiff 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 Sheffield to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sheffield and to Cardiff

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