The average bus between Wales and Cardiff takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wales 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 Wales and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield Interchange/E2 and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 42m • 3 changes


7h 38m • 3 changes


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7h 51m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


6h 58m • 3 changes


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7h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Wales to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Wales to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at University RE station.
The distance between Wales and Cardiff is 243.9 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to University RE via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 38m.