The average bus between Cardiff and Peterlee takes 11h 5m and the fastest bus takes 8h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Peterlee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Peterlee. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Peterlee at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Peterlee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Peterlee. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Peterlee station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Cardiff to Peterlee bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Peterlee bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
The distance between Cardiff and Peterlee is 384.9 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Peterlee Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 19 in around 9h 17m.