Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$17

Wednesday

Thursday

$18

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	4:50 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	1:25 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 4:50:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 30m	10:05 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	6:35 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 10:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 55m	3:20 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 3:20:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Stoke-on-Trent
  Hanley Bus Station
  
  9:40 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 8:35:00 AM to Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 10:15:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Travel Time is 3h 25m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 55m	3:20 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 3:20:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	8h 35m	4:50 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	1:25 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 4:50:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	10h 15m	6:15 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 6:15:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 0m	1:45 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 1:45:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	8h 30m	10:05 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	6:35 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 10:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Stoke-on-Trent
  Hanley Bus Station
  
  9:40 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 8:35:00 AM to Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 10:15:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Travel Time is 3h 25m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	4:50 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	1:25 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 4:50:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 30m	10:05 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	6:35 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 10:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 55m	3:20 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 3:20:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	9h 0m	1:45 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 1:45:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	10h 15m	6:15 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 6:15:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Stoke-on-Trent
  Hanley Bus Station
  
  9:40 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 8:35:00 AM to Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 10:15:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Travel Time is 3h 25m shorter, and you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is $17 on 9/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	7h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:05 AM
Latest Bus	4:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	113.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Stoke-on-Trent for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/14/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$18

Tuesday 09/15

$17

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$18

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$20

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$18

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$18

Friday 10/02

$20

Saturday 10/03

$20

Sunday 10/04

$21

Monday 10/05

Tuesday 10/06

$17

Wednesday 10/07

$17

Thursday 10/08

$18

Friday 10/09

Saturday 10/10

The cheapest time to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from $17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff.

Hanley Bus Station

Lichfield St 14

Staffordshire University

College Rd

College Road

Mayne Street

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus

How much does a Stoke-on-Trent 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 7h 55m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $25. 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Stoke-on-Trent starts at 10:05 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Stoke-on-Trent for Cardiff starts at 4:50 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 Stoke-on-Trent Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, passengers can travel with 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Stoke-on-Trent 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: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Economy

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

More bus routes to Stoke-on-Trent and to Cardiff

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