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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
£11
tomorrow
£22
Sunday
£23
Monday
£18
Tuesday
£15
Wednesday
£8
Thursday
£11

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 01:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 50m 19:55 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 03:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 8h 35m 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 01:45 Cardiff University  Economy £11
National Express 7h 40m 19:55 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 03:35 Cardiff University  Economy £11
National Express 8h 59m 15:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 23:59 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 40m 19:55 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 03:35 Cardiff University  Economy £22
National Express 7h 50m 19:55 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 03:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 50m 17:35 Sheffield Coach Station 00:25 Cardiff University  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 0m 14:05 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £26
FlixBus 5h 35m 19:50 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 01:25 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      07:20
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      2h 50m
      0
      10:15
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      13:05
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 10:05 Sheffield Coach Station 16:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 15m 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 00:25 Cardiff University  Economy £23
National Express 5h 40m 10:25 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 16:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 20m 09:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 16:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £24
FlixBus 6h 0m 14:05 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      07:20
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      2h 50m
      0
      10:15
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      13:05
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 0m 14:05 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £18
FlixBus 7h 20m 09:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 16:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 30m 19:50 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 02:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £19
National Express 7h 30m 17:05 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 00:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 5m 17:30 Sheffield Coach Station 00:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 15m
      0
      07:50
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      2h 50m
      0
      10:15
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      13:05
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 0m 14:05 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £15
National Express 7h 30m 17:05 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 00:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 7h 5m 17:30 Sheffield Coach Station 00:35 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 7h 20m 09:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 16:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £18
National Express 7h 30m 10:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 18:05 Cardiff University  Economy £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sheffield to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 35m
      0
      09:30
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      11:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      13:00
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      17:05
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 5m 23:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 11:40 Cardiff University  Economy £8
National Express 12h 15m 23:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 11:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 9h 25m 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 02:35 Cardiff University  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 0m 14:05 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £13
FlixBus 8h 5m 17:40 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 01:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 35m 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 02:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 9h 25m 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 02:35 Cardiff University  Economy £11
National Express 12h 15m 23:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 11:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 0m 14:05 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 20:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £12
FlixBus 7h 20m 09:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station 16:30 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sheffield to Cardiff is £8 on 04/11/2026. Flexible travellers 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 36 daily coaches from Sheffield to Cardiff. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Sheffield and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 78 coaches from Sheffield to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sheffield and Cardiff, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sheffield to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 26 times every day by bus from Sheffield to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sheffield to Cardiff starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 12:45
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 26 Ø
Distance 240.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Sheffield to Cardiff

Every day, 26 buses from 2 coach companies leave Sheffield for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
£11
Saturday 31/10
£22
Sunday 01/11
£23
Monday 02/11
£18
Tuesday 03/11
£15
Wednesday 04/11
£13
Thursday 05/11
£11
Friday 06/11
£19
Saturday 07/11
£21
Sunday 08/11
£16
Monday 09/11
£10
Tuesday 10/11
£10
Wednesday 11/11
£10
Thursday 12/11
£12
Friday 13/11
£14
Saturday 14/11
£12
Sunday 15/11
£12
Monday 16/11
£10
Tuesday 17/11
£12
Wednesday 18/11
£12
Thursday 19/11
£10
Friday 20/11
£11
Saturday 21/11
£11
Sunday 22/11

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 £8, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sheffield to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sheffield to Cardiff, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

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 coaches 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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 5h 40m
Earliest Coach 12:45
Last Coach 23:50
Daily Connections 23 Ø
Found on 30/10/2026

FlixBus from Sheffield to Cardiff

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 09:10
Last Coach 17:40
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 30/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sheffield and Cardiff

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

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 Sheffield to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Sheffield to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sheffield to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sheffield - Cardiff bus trip is available from £8 and takes 12h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sheffield to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £63. 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 Sheffield - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sheffield to Cardiff is offered by roughly 26 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Sheffield take?

The quickest coach from Sheffield to Cardiff is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sheffield to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Sheffield at 12:45. 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 Sheffield to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Sheffield at 23:50. 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 Sheffield - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sheffield 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 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 bus to Cardiff from Sheffield?

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 Sheffield 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 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 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 Sheffield to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

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 26 daily trips between Sheffield and Cardiff. 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 Sheffield to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 26 trips between Sheffield and Cardiff 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 Sheffield to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

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

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