There are 4 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m£58–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Coventrybus Uk980
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
5h 15m£24–40Drive 145.9 mi
- Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiffcar 145.9 mi
2h 32m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Queensway flyover to Railway Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 13m£38–63
Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff is 152 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff, including transfers.
Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Sophia Gardens via Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Queensway flyover to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff.
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