Bus and Coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

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.

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tomorrow

£20

Wednesday

Thursday

£20

Friday

Saturday

£16

Sunday

£25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 30m	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	14:40	Cardiff	Coach Station		Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 09:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	National Express	9h 40m	01:20	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	11:00	Cardiff	Coach Station		Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 01:20:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 30m	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	14:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 09:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	9h 40m	01:20	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	11:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 01:20:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 45m	01:45	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	12:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 01:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	10:10	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	17:05	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 10:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 50m	13:35	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	20:25	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 13:35:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 55m	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	16:05	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 09:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	9h 40m	01:20	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	11:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 01:20:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	9h 20m	15:00	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	00:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 15:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	9h 40m	01:20	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	11:00	Cardiff	Coach Station		Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 01:20:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
	National Express	6h 55m	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Coach Station	16:05	Cardiff	Coach Station		Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Hanley Coach Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 09:10:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is £14 on 15/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 3 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 £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Coach	01:20
Latest Coach	09:10
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	182.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff

Every day, 3 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 02/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£20

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£23

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£16

Sunday 08/02

£25

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£22

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

£14

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

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 £14, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, with £14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

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

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

Cheapest Price	£20
Fastest Coach	5h 30m
Earliest Coach	01:20
Last Coach	09:10
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	30/01/2026

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.

Hanley Coach Station

Lichfield St 14

Staffordshire University

College Rd

College Road

Mayne 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 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 £14 and takes 6h 55m. 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 £14 to £28. 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 3 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 £20. 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 01:20. 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.

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

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

Economy

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

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

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