Bus Tickets from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Stoke-on-Trent
    Destination location: Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: July 10 at
    Destination city: Stoke-on-Trent
    Destination location: Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent

Bus
Average PriceUS$56 - US$56Average Duration7h 25m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$146 - US$339Average Duration3h 3m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$21 - US$21Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stoke-on-Trent. The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 25mAverage Duration
US$56Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$56
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:15pm
Distance184 km

Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Stoke-on-Trent

  1. How far is Cardiff from Stoke-on-Trent?

    It's about 183 km (114 miles) from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B), in Stoke-on-Trent.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent was searched and found on Jul 9, 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$32 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2025-07-09.

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