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Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent takes 5h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stoke-on-Trent, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 4h 50m.

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