Bus and Coach from Chesterfield to Cardiff: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chesterfield to Cardiff

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

today

£15

tomorrow

£22

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

Friday

£14

Saturday

£14

Sunday

£16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 55m	09:35	Chesterfield	Coach Station	17:30	Cardiff	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 09:35:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	8h 5m	09:35	Chesterfield	Coach Station	17:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 09:35:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	9h 15m	02:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	11:40	Cardiff	University	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 02:25:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	8h 10m	13:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	21:35	Cardiff	University	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 13:25:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 45m	17:05	Chesterfield	Coach Station	00:50	Cardiff	University	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 17:05:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 0m	13:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	22:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 13:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	8h 30m	02:15	Chesterfield	Coach Station	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 02:15:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	7h 55m	17:00	Chesterfield	Coach Station	00:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 17:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 45m	17:00	Chesterfield	Coach Station	00:45	Cardiff	University	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 17:00:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	9h 10m	10:30	Chesterfield	Coach Station	19:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 25m	06:45	Chesterfield	Coach Station	16:10	Cardiff	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 06:45:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	8h 10m	13:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	21:35	Cardiff	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 13:25:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	9h 35m	17:30	Chesterfield	Coach Station	03:05	Cardiff	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 17:30:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	8h 55m	15:50	Chesterfield	Coach Station	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 15:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 15m	01:30	Chesterfield	Coach Station	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 01:30:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	17:00	Chesterfield	Coach Station	01:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 17:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 50m	17:00	Chesterfield	Coach Station	00:50	Cardiff	University	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 17:00:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	9h 35m	02:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	12:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 02:25:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	8h 30m	13:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	21:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 13:25:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 25m	02:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	11:50	Cardiff	University	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 02:25:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	17:05	Chesterfield	Coach Station	00:50	Cardiff	University	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 17:05:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 55m	17:05	Chesterfield	Coach Station	01:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 17:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	9h 30m	13:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	22:55	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 13:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	9h 15m	02:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	11:40	Cardiff	University	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 02:25:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	8h 30m	02:15	Chesterfield	Coach Station	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 02:15:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 15m	02:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	11:40	Cardiff	University	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 02:25:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 25m	02:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	11:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 02:25:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	8h 10m	13:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	21:35	Cardiff	University	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 13:25:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 30m	02:15	Chesterfield	Coach Station	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 02:15:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	9h 30m	13:25	Chesterfield	Coach Station	22:55	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Chesterfield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 13:25:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chesterfield to Cardiff is £13 on 06/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chesterfield and Cardiff

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Chesterfield to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Chesterfield and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 coaches from Chesterfield to Cardiff, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chesterfield and Cardiff, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Chesterfield to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Chesterfield to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chesterfield to Cardiff starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	7h 45m
Earliest Coach	02:25
Latest Coach	17:05
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	228.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Chesterfield to Cardiff

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Chesterfield for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£15

Tuesday 05/05

£22

Wednesday 06/05

£13

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£14

Saturday 09/05

£14

Sunday 10/05

£16

Monday 11/05

£14

Tuesday 12/05

£14

Wednesday 13/05

£14

Thursday 14/05

£16

Friday 15/05

£14

Saturday 16/05

£14

Sunday 17/05

£16

Monday 18/05

£14

Tuesday 19/05

£16

Wednesday 20/05

£14

Thursday 21/05

£17

Friday 22/05

£16

Saturday 23/05

£16

Sunday 24/05

£16

Monday 25/05

£14

Tuesday 26/05

£14

Wednesday 27/05

£14

Thursday 28/05

£20

Friday 29/05

£20

Saturday 30/05

£18

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Chesterfield to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from £13, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chesterfield to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chesterfield to Cardiff, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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 coaches from Chesterfield to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chesterfield and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Chesterfield and Cardiff.

Coach Station

Beckingham Way

Central Station

Market Street

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chesterfield to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Chesterfield to Cardiff bus

How much does a Chesterfield - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chesterfield - Cardiff bus trip is available from £13 and takes 9h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Chesterfield to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £50. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Chesterfield to Cardiff is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Chesterfield take?

The quickest coach from Chesterfield to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 7h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chesterfield to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Chesterfield at 02:25. 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 Chesterfield to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Chesterfield at 17:05. 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 Chesterfield - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chesterfield to Cardiff 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 Chesterfield and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Chesterfield 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 bus to Cardiff from Chesterfield?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Chesterfield Cardiff 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 Chesterfield 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 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 Chesterfield to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chesterfield and to Cardiff

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