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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 28 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 183 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX424 · NX100 · NX201 | Delayed 01:20 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 9h40 | 14:25 14:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:45 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 9h00 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| NX551 · NX112 | 09:10 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 5h30 | 14:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 6h55 | 17:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 6h50 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 9h05 | 00:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff
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Buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 183 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 183 km |
Average bus duration 9h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:25 |
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff coach
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