The average bus between Sheffield and Cardiff University takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield to Cardiff University. 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 University. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff University at 8:52 PM. 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.


6h 12m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


4h 57m • 2 changes


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5h 15m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


18h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Cardiff University station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Sheffield to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Sheffield and Cardiff University is 242.1 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Cardiff University via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 6h 7m.