Bus Sheffield to Cardiff: Compare prices and save money

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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

$15

tomorrow

$18

Sunday

$19

Monday

$15

Tuesday

$16

Wednesday

$15

Thursday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 55m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	2:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	8h 35m	4:15 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:50 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 4:15:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 45m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	2:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	10h 10m	1:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	11:50 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 1:40:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	10h 20m	1:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	12:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 1:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 20m	4:30 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:50 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	6h 45m	12:45 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 0m	1:30 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	6h 20m	2:05 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	8:25 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:05:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	7h 20m	9:10 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:10:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 0m	1:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	11:40 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:40:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	10h 10m	1:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	11:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	9:00 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	5:30 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	8h 20m	4:30 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:50 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	7h 45m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	2:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 35m	4:15 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:50 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 45m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	2:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 55m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	2:55 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	6h 20m	2:05 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	8:25 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:05:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	7h 20m	9:10 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 20m	1:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	12:00 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:40:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	9h 20m	6:50 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	4:10 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:50:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	8h 30m	4:15 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	3:05 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	7h 30m	7:10 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	2:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 20m	1:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	12:00 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	8h 30m	4:15 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	8h 5m	7:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	3:05 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:40 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	7h 20m	9:10 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	4:15 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	12:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	10h 20m	1:40 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	12:00 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	8h 40m	10:50 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:30 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	11h 5m	1:40 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	12:45 AM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 PM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
National Express	9h 40m	9:50 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Cardiff	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:50:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sheffield to Cardiff is $14 on 7/31/2026. Flexible travelers 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 37 daily buses from Sheffield to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between Sheffield and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 78 buses from Sheffield to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sheffield and Cardiff, with 39 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sheffield to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 33 times every day by bus from Sheffield to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sheffield to Cardiff starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:40 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	33 Ø
Distance	149.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Sheffield to Cardiff

Every day, 33 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sheffield for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$16

Saturday 07/25

$18

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$15

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$15

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$14

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

$15

Tuesday 08/04

$16

Wednesday 08/05

$15

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$23

Saturday 08/08

$15

Sunday 08/09

$15

Monday 08/10

$15

Tuesday 08/11

$18

Wednesday 08/12

$15

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$15

Saturday 08/15

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 $14, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sheffield to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sheffield to Cardiff, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

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 buses from Sheffield to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sheffield and Cardiff

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

Bus Station

Pond Hill

Meadowhall Interchange

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 Bus Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sheffield to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 7h 55m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

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

Every day, the Sheffield to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 33 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sheffield to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 5h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sheffield to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Sheffield starts at 1:40 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 Sheffield to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Sheffield for Cardiff starts at 7:00 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 Sheffield Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Sheffield to Cardiff, 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 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 Sheffield to Cardiff 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 Sheffield Cardiff 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 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 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 Sheffield to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

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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!