The average bus between Sheffield and Cardiff takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 3 times a day between Sheffield and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 35m • 1 change

5h 45m • 1 change

5h 10m • 1 change

5h 30m • 1 change

6h • 1 change

5h 10m • 1 change

4h 45m • 1 change

5h 20m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Sheffield to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your Sheffield to Cardiff bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Sheffield and Cardiff is 241.4 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 45m.