The average bus between Rotherham and Cardiff takes 7h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 4:39 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Rotherham to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Rotherham to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Rotherham and Cardiff is 249.5 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Sophia Gardens via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 3m.