The average bus between Cardiff and Wakefield takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Wakefield. 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Wakefield? 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 Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wakefield station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Cardiff to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Wakefield is 270.1 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wakefield Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 1m.