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Which bus from Cardiff to Sheffield is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Sheffield. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£22
tomorrow
£23
Saturday
£17
Sunday
£15
Monday
£12
Tuesday
£10
Wednesday
£8

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 09:35 Cardiff Coach Station 16:30 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 5h 10m 12:25 Cardiff Coach Station 17:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 6h 20m 12:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 18:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 8h 45m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 13:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 5h 55m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:40 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sheffield via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      17:20
      Cardiff
      University
      20:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      20:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      22:20
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 11:45 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 8h 15m 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station 20:50 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 6h 20m 12:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 18:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 6h 55m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 11:25 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 5h 55m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:40 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sheffield via Birmingham, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      17:20
      Cardiff
      University
      20:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      20:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      22:20
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 55m 08:40 Cardiff Coach Station 16:35 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 0m 16:40 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 5h 40m 16:40 Cardiff Coach Station 22:20 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 6h 20m 12:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 18:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 5h 35m 16:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 22:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sheffield via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      17:20
      Cardiff
      University
      20:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      20:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      22:20
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 0m 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station 12:15 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 8h 55m 03:20 Cardiff University 12:15 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 8h 40m 06:00 Cardiff University 14:40 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 9h 40m 19:45 Cardiff Coach Station 05:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 9h 32m 19:53 Cardiff University 05:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Sheffield via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      17:20
      Cardiff
      University
      20:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      20:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      22:20
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 3h 40m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 0m 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station 12:15 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 8h 55m 03:20 Cardiff University 12:15 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 9h 20m 05:20 Cardiff University 14:40 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 20m 12:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 18:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 7h 5m 08:55 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 16:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 10m 19:15 Cardiff Coach Station 05:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 10h 2m 19:23 Cardiff University 05:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 9h 0m 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station 12:15 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 5h 55m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:40 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 15m 16:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 22:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 10m 19:15 Cardiff Coach Station 05:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 10h 2m 19:23 Cardiff University 05:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 9h 0m 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station 12:15 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 9h 25m 05:15 Cardiff Coach Station 14:40 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 8h 55m 03:20 Cardiff University 12:15 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Sheffield is £8 on 05/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Sheffield?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Sheffield. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 35 daily coaches from Cardiff to Sheffield. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Cardiff and Sheffield.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 63 coaches from Cardiff to Sheffield, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Sheffield, with 28 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Sheffield bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 30 times by bus from Cardiff to Sheffield in one click. Book your Cardiff to Sheffield bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 4h 45m
Earliest Coach 03:15
Latest Coach 19:23
Daily Bus Connections 30 Ø
Distance 240.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Sheffield?

Every day, 30 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Sheffield. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 30/07/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
£22
Friday 31/07
£23
Saturday 01/08
£17
Sunday 02/08
£16
Monday 03/08
£12
Tuesday 04/08
£16
Wednesday 05/08
£8
Thursday 06/08
£11
Friday 07/08
£11
Saturday 08/08
£14
Sunday 09/08
£10
Monday 10/08
£13
Tuesday 11/08
£11
Wednesday 12/08
£10
Thursday 13/08
Friday 14/08
£10
Saturday 15/08
£10
Sunday 16/08
£16
Monday 17/08
£11
Tuesday 18/08
£11
Wednesday 19/08
£13
Thursday 20/08
£11
Friday 21/08
£10
Saturday 22/08
£11
Sunday 23/08

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 £8, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Sheffield. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Sheffield, with £8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Cardiff to Sheffield are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cardiff to Sheffield?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cardiff to Sheffield timetable.

National Express from Cardiff to Sheffield

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 4h 45m
Earliest Coach 03:15
Last Coach 19:23
Daily Connections 27 Ø
Found on 29/07/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Sheffield

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Sheffield. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cardiff to Sheffield

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Sheffield. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cardiff to Sheffield bus

How much does a Cardiff Sheffield coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Sheffield bus trip is available from £8 and takes 10h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £65. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Sheffield.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff Sheffield route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Sheffield is offered by roughly 30 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sheffield from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Sheffield is provided by National Express and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Sheffield?

The earliest bus to Sheffield departs from Cardiff at 03:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Sheffield?

The latest bus to Sheffield departs from Cardiff at 19:23. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff Sheffield route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Sheffield from Cardiff?

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 bus for the Cardiff Sheffield bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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 coach 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 30 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?

Prices and availability for 30 trips between Cardiff and Sheffield change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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