The average bus between Cardiff and Wales takes 6h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Wales. 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 Wales. 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 Wales at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wales station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Cardiff to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
The distance between Cardiff and Wales is 243.9 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 6h 3m.