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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from £17
Sunday
Monday
from £16
Tuesday
from £15
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
from £14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    08:35
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    16:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    01:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    02:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 35m
      0
      08:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      09:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 3h 25m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    08:35
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    02:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    16:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    01:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 35m
      0
      08:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      09:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 3h 25m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    02:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    08:35
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    01:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    14:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 0m
      0
      09:10
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      10:25
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    08:35
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    14:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    01:45
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    01:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 0m
      0
      09:10
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      10:25
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    08:35
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    02:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    14:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    01:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    11:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 0m
      0
      09:10
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      10:25
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £3

Frequency of bus connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 5h 30m
Earliest Coach 01:05
Latest Coach 09:10
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 182.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Stoke-on-Trent for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/05/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 12/05
Tuesday 13/05
Wednesday 14/05
Thursday 15/05
Friday 16/05
Saturday 17/05
£17
Sunday 18/05
Monday 19/05
£23
Tuesday 20/05
£15
Wednesday 21/05
£12
Thursday 22/05
£19
Friday 23/05
Saturday 24/05
£33
Sunday 25/05
Monday 26/05
Tuesday 27/05
Wednesday 28/05
Thursday 29/05
Friday 30/05
Saturday 31/05
Sunday 01/06
Monday 02/06
Tuesday 03/06
Wednesday 04/06
Thursday 05/06
Friday 06/06
Saturday 07/06
Sunday 08/06

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, with £12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

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

National Express from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 5h 30m
Earliest Coach 01:05
Last Coach 09:10
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 14/05/2025

All bus stations and stops in Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Stoke-on-Trent - Cardiff bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £36. 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 Stoke-on-Trent - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 5h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Stoke-on-Trent at 01:05. 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Stoke-on-Trent at 09:10. 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 Stoke-on-Trent - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

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

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