What is the travel distance from Sheffield to Cardiff?

The distance between Sheffield and Cardiff is around 242 km (150 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sheffield to Cardiff?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Meadowhall Interchange, in Sheffield, and end it at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff.

Bus Sheffield to Cardiff from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sheffield to Cardiff on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:05pm	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 20m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:15am	Meadowhall Interchange	7h	4:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Cardiff on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:05pm	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 20m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:15am	Meadowhall Interchange	7h	4:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Cardiff on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:05pm	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 20m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:15am	Meadowhall Interchange	7h	4:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:14 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

241 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $146	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$275 - $722	Average Duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Timeliness3.9

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Sheffield and Cardiff?

Stops in Sheffield

A - Meadowhall Interchange

B - Sheffield Coach Station Interchange

C - Sheffield Bus Stop

D - Brown St

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield to Cardiff by bus

What is the travel distance from Sheffield to Cardiff?
The distance between Sheffield and Cardiff is around 242 km (150 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sheffield to Cardiff?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Meadowhall Interchange, in Sheffield, and end it at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$31

11-16

$54

Today

$29

11-18

$27

11-19

$25

11-20

$36

11-21

$26

11-22

$30

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sheffield to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $83 for a bus ticket from Sheffield to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-19.