Which bus from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent is the cheapest?

Compare all coach companies and find the best price: Bus tickets from £12
Search your destination Millions of deals worldwide
Compare results Save up to 70%
Find the right bus for you Easy and transparent

Which bus from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent is the best?

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

today
£21
tomorrow
£14
Monday
£21
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
£15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 30m 16:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 22:30 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 10h 50m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 10h 40m 18:15 Cardiff University 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 6h 10m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:20 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 5h 5m 12:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 17:20 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      11:10
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      12:20
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 0m 02:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 10:10 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 10m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:20 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 8h 10m 09:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 17:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 10h 50m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 10h 40m 18:15 Cardiff University 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 10m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:20 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 8h 15m 11:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 20:00 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 8h 20m 12:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 20:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 10h 50m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 10h 40m 18:15 Cardiff University 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      14:55
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      20:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 5m 03:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:15 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 9h 20m 10:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 20:00 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 8h 20m 12:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 20:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 10h 50m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 0m
      0
      04:30
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      09:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      12:30
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      14:30
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent is £12 on 19/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 9 coaches from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent, with 4 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 7 times by bus from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent in one click. Book your Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 5h 5m
Earliest Coach 06:10
Latest Coach 23:25
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 182.3 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent?

Every day, 7 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Stoke-on-Trent. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 02/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/04
Tuesday 28/04
Wednesday 29/04
Thursday 30/04
Friday 01/05
Saturday 02/05
£21
Sunday 03/05
£14
Monday 04/05
£21
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£22
Saturday 09/05
£22
Sunday 10/05
£21
Monday 11/05
£22
Tuesday 12/05
£21
Wednesday 13/05
£22
Thursday 14/05
£21
Friday 15/05
£22
Saturday 16/05
£21
Sunday 17/05
£22
Monday 18/05
£20
Tuesday 19/05
£12
Wednesday 20/05
£20
Thursday 21/05
£22
Friday 22/05
£17
Saturday 23/05
£19
Sunday 24/05

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £14, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent

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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent timetable.

National Express from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent:

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 10h 40m
Earliest Coach 18:05
Last Coach 18:05
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 08/04/2026
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 Stoke-on-Trent

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent bus

How much does a Cardiff Stoke-on-Trent coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Stoke-on-Trent bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £24. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Stoke-on-Trent.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff Stoke-on-Trent route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Stoke-on-Trent departs from Cardiff at 06:10. 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

The latest bus to Stoke-on-Trent departs from Cardiff at 23:25. 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 Stoke-on-Trent route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent can travel with FlixBus and National Express. 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent 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 and National Express.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent?

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 7 daily trips between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent

Economy
Economy

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

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

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Stoke-on-Trent. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
Coaches High Wycombe to Cardiff Coaches High Wycombe to Cardiff
Coach Maidstone to Cardiff Coach Maidstone to Cardiff
Coach from Cross Hands to Cardiff Coach from Cross Hands to Cardiff
Coaches Chester to Cardiff Coaches Chester to Cardiff
Coach Chesterfield to Stoke-on-Trent Coach Chesterfield to Stoke-on-Trent
Coach from Aberdeen to Stoke-on-Trent Coach from Aberdeen to Stoke-on-Trent
Coach to Stoke-on-Trent from Poole Coach to Stoke-on-Trent from Poole
Buses Bournemouth to Stoke-on-Trent Buses Bournemouth to Stoke-on-Trent
Popular Airport Transfers to Cardiff and to Stoke-on-Trent
CheckMyBus › Coaches in United Kingdom › Coach to Cardiff › Coach to Stoke-on-Trent

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To

show

you

the

best

bus

deals,

we

and

our

partners

use

technical,

analytical,

and

marketing

cookies

for

ads

personalisation.

We

remember

your

anonymized

details

to

provide

a

personalized

experience.