Bus and Coach from Sheffield to Cardiff: Compare all prices

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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

£13

tomorrow

£15

Wednesday

£12

Thursday

Friday

£14

Saturday

£13

Sunday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 0m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:40	Cardiff	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 01:40:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	10h 10m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 01:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	10:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	18:40	Cardiff	University	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 10:10:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	8h 15m	18:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	02:45	Cardiff	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 18:30:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 25m	18:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	14:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	20:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 14:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	8h 15m	17:30	Sheffield	Coach Station	01:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 17:30:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	7h 20m	09:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	16:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	8h 50m	13:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	22:30	Cardiff	University	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 13:40:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 0m	13:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	22:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 13:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	14:05	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	20:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 14:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	7h 20m	09:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	16:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	6h 30m	19:50	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	02:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 19:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	9h 55m	06:15	Sheffield	Coach Station	16:10	Cardiff	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 06:15:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	8h 50m	12:45	Sheffield	Coach Station	21:35	Cardiff	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 12:45:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 20m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	12:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 01:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	10h 10m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:50	Cardiff	University	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 01:40:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	9h 50m	06:50	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	16:40	Cardiff	University	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:50:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 25m	18:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 10m	09:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	18:20	Cardiff	University	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 09:10:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 10m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 01:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	10h 0m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:40	Cardiff	University	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 01:40:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	8h 25m	18:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 18:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 15m	18:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	02:45	Cardiff	University	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 18:30:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 50m	07:20	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	16:10	Cardiff	University	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 07:20:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 10m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:50	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 01:40:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	10h 0m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:40	Cardiff	University	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 01:40:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	9h 5m	01:40	Sheffield	Coach Station	10:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 01:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	7h 20m	09:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	16:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	6h 30m	19:50	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	02:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 19:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sheffield to Cardiff is £11 on 18/05/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 43 daily coaches from Sheffield to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 32 daily coaches between Sheffield and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 72 coaches from Sheffield to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sheffield and Cardiff, with 35 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sheffield to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 36 times every day by bus from Sheffield to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sheffield to Cardiff starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Coach	01:40
Latest Coach	19:50
Daily Bus Connections	36 Ø
Distance	240.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Sheffield to Cardiff

Every day, 36 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 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£13

Tuesday 05/05

£15

Wednesday 06/05

£12

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£14

Saturday 09/05

£17

Sunday 10/05

£16

Monday 11/05

£13

Tuesday 12/05

£14

Wednesday 13/05

£13

Thursday 14/05

£15

Friday 15/05

£14

Saturday 16/05

£12

Sunday 17/05

£14

Monday 18/05

£11

Tuesday 19/05

£14

Wednesday 20/05

£13

Thursday 21/05

£13

Friday 22/05

£14

Saturday 23/05

£14

Sunday 24/05

£13

Monday 25/05

£14

Tuesday 26/05

£13

Wednesday 27/05

£14

Thursday 28/05

£13

Friday 29/05

£17

Saturday 30/05

£16

Sunday 31/05

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 £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sheffield to Cardiff. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sheffield to Cardiff, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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

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

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	5h 10m
Earliest Coach	01:40
Last Coach	19:40
Daily Connections	34 Ø
Found on	03/05/2026

FlixBus from Sheffield to Cardiff

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

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	6h 20m
Earliest Coach	01:40
Last Coach	19:50
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	03/05/2026

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.

Coach Station

Pond Hill

Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station

Meadowhall Road 1-4

Greenhill

Chesterfield Road

SUFC Stadium

Bramall Lane

Arena/Don Valley Bowl

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

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 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 £11 and takes 6h 20m. 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 £11 to £45. 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 36 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 National Express and takes 5h 10m. 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 01:40. 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 19:50. 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 36 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 36 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

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

More bus routes to Sheffield and to Cardiff

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