The average bus between Wales and Cardiff takes 7h 40m and the fastest bus takes 6h 28m. 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 4 times a day between Wales and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Commercial Street/CG1 and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 41m • 3 changes


7h 18m • 3 changes


7h 46m • 3 changes


7h 23m • 3 changes


8h 41m • 3 changes


7h 18m • 3 changes


7h 46m • 3 changes


6h 28m • 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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station and arriving at Cardiff North Road station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Wales to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Wales to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Wales and Cardiff is 243.9 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Cardiff North Road via Commercial Street/CG1, Castle Street/CG22, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 48m.