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

today

$11

tomorrow

$11

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

$11

Friday

$14

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 12m	6:53 PM	Cardiff	University	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 6:53:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 12m
National Express	10h 20m	6:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 6:45:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	8h 55m	6:05 AM	Cardiff	University	3:00 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 6:05:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	8h 57m	1:53 PM	Cardiff	University	10:50 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 1:53:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
National Express	9h 5m	1:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 1:45:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	7:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 42m	7:23 PM	Cardiff	University	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:23:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 42m
National Express	9h 20m	1:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 1:30:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	8h 27m	12:38 PM	Cardiff	University	9:05 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 12:38:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
National Express	9h 12m	1:38 PM	Cardiff	University	10:50 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 1:38:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 12m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	7:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 7:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 42m	7:23 PM	Cardiff	University	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 7:23:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 42m
National Express	9h 10m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 3:15:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 45m	5:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:00 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:15:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 20m	1:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 1:30:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	7:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 7:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 42m	7:23 PM	Cardiff	University	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 7:23:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 42m
National Express	9h 10m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 3:15:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 45m	5:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:00 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 5:15:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 20m	1:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 1:30:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 45m	5:20 AM	Cardiff	University	3:05 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	9h 12m	12:23 PM	Cardiff	University	9:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 12:23:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 12m
National Express	8h 37m	1:53 PM	Cardiff	University	10:30 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 1:53:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 37m
FlixBus	5h 55m	6:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 6:45:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	6h 15m	4:00 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	10:15 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 4:00:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 12m	6:53 PM	Cardiff	University	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 6:53:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 12m
National Express	10h 20m	6:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:05 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 6:45:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	5h 40m	4:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:20 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 4:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 12:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	5h 55m	6:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 6:45:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 5m	3:20 AM	Cardiff	University	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 3:20:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	8h 10m	6:50 AM	Cardiff	University	3:00 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 6:50:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 2m	11:38 AM	Cardiff	University	7:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 11:38:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 2m
FlixBus	6h 20m	12:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:35 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 12:15:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	5h 55m	6:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 6:45:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Sheffield is $11 on 9/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Sheffield

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily buses from Cardiff to Sheffield. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Cardiff and Sheffield.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 66 buses from Cardiff to Sheffield, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Sheffield, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Sheffield

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 26 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Sheffield in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Sheffield starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:05 AM
Latest Bus	6:53 PM
Daily Bus Routes	26 Ø
Distance	149.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Sheffield

Every day, 26 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Sheffield: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$11

Tuesday 09/08

$19

Wednesday 09/09

$19

Thursday 09/10

$11

Friday 09/11

$18

Saturday 09/12

$18

Sunday 09/13

$15

Monday 09/14

$19

Tuesday 09/15

$18

Wednesday 09/16

$13

Thursday 09/17

$19

Friday 09/18

$20

Saturday 09/19

$20

Sunday 09/20

$15

Monday 09/21

$15

Tuesday 09/22

$17

Wednesday 09/23

$18

Thursday 09/24

$16

Friday 09/25

$15

Saturday 09/26

$18

Sunday 09/27

$14

Monday 09/28

$11

Tuesday 09/29

$17

Wednesday 09/30

$18

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$20

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Sheffield

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

With a price starting from $11, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Sheffield. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Sheffield, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Sheffield

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 Cardiff to Sheffield 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 Cardiff to Sheffield, 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 buses from Cardiff to Sheffield are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Sheffield

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Sheffield.

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Bus Station

Pond Hill

Meadowhall Interchange

Meadowhall Road 1-4

Greenhill

Chesterfield Road

SUFC Stadium

Bramall Lane

Arena/Don Valley Bowl

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Sheffield

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Sheffield bus

How much does a Cardiff Sheffield bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 10h 12m to reach Sheffield. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sheffield.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Sheffield each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Sheffield bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Sheffield take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Sheffield is offered by National Express and takes 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Sheffield?

The earliest bus arriving in Sheffield from Cardiff starts at 6:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Sheffield?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Sheffield starts at 6:53 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Sheffield route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Sheffield, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Sheffield?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Sheffield 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 Cardiff to Sheffield bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Sheffield bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Sheffield 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 traveling 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 Cardiff to Sheffield on your planned travel date.

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

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 Cardiff and Sheffield. 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 Cardiff to Sheffield?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Sheffield

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