The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff takes 8h 43m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham - Jennens Road and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


12h 20m • 2 changes

7h 20m • 2 changes

6h 30m • 2 changes

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6h 30m • 2 changes

11h 15m • 2 changes

7h 35m • 2 changes

6h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff is 182.5 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station in around 5h 46m.