The average bus between Cardiff and Tideswell takes 11h 27m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Tideswell. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Tideswell. 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 Tideswell at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 34m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes
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17h 26m • 2 changes


8h 34m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h 26m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Tideswell? 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 Tideswell. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Tideswell station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Cardiff to Tideswell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Tideswell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
The distance between Cardiff and Tideswell is 221.6 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Fountain Square via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D2 in around 7h 31m.