The average bus between Retford and Cardiff takes 11h 11m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Retford to Cardiff. 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 Retford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Retford to Cardiff? 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 Retford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Retford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Retford to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Retford and Cardiff is 254.9 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Cardiff North Road via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 56m.