Bus tickets Barnsley to Cardiff from £18

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Which bus from Barnsley to Cardiff is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Barnsley to Cardiff. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £21
tomorrow
from £20
Sunday
Monday
from £18
Tuesday
from £20
Wednesday
from £22
Thursday
from £20

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    02:45
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    02:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    10h 35m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    11:50
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    12:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnsley to Cardiff via Leeds, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 10m
      0
      05:00
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      05:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      09:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      16:10
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    03:45
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    11:40
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnsley to Cardiff via Leeds, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 10m
      0
      05:00
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      05:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      09:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      16:10
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    02:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    12:00
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnsley to Cardiff via Leeds, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 10m
      0
      05:00
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      05:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      09:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      16:10
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    03:05
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    10h 55m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    12:00
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnsley to Cardiff via Leeds, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 10m
      0
      05:00
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      05:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      09:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      16:10
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    03:05
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    12:00
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    10h 55m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnsley to Cardiff via Leeds, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 10m
      0
      05:00
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      05:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      09:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      16:10
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    18:00
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    03:05
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    10h 55m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    12:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    01:15
    Barnsley
    Interchange Transit Station
    12:00
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnsley to Cardiff via Leeds, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 10m
      0
      05:00
      Barnsley
      Interchange Transit Station
      05:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 10m
      0
      09:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      16:10
      Cardiff
      Lloyd George Avenue
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save £8

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Barnsley and Cardiff?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Barnsley to Cardiff. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Barnsley to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Barnsley and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 coaches from Barnsley to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Barnsley and Cardiff, with 10 offers.

All facts for Barnsley to Cardiff bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 3 times by bus from Barnsley to Cardiff in one click. Book your Barnsley to Cardiff bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 8h 45m
Earliest Coach 01:15
Latest Coach 18:00
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 257.4 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Barnsley to Cardiff?

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Barnsley for Cardiff. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 29/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
Wednesday 26/03
Thursday 27/03
Friday 28/03
£21
Saturday 29/03
£20
Sunday 30/03
Monday 31/03
£18
Tuesday 01/04
£20
Wednesday 02/04
£22
Thursday 03/04
£20
Friday 04/04
Saturday 05/04
£22
Sunday 06/04
Monday 07/04
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
Saturday 12/04
Sunday 13/04
Monday 14/04
£22
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
Thursday 17/04
Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from Barnsley to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Barnsley to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Barnsley to Cardiff. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Barnsley to Cardiff, with £18. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

How to save money travelling from Barnsley to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Barnsley to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Barnsley to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Barnsley to Cardiff are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Barnsley to Cardiff?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Barnsley to Cardiff timetable.

National Express from Barnsley to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Barnsley to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 8h 45m
Earliest Coach 01:15
Last Coach 18:00
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 26/03/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Barnsley and Cardiff

Here is a map with all coach stations in Barnsley and Cardiff. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Barnsley to Cardiff

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Barnsley to Cardiff. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Barnsley to Cardiff bus

How much does a Barnsley Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Barnsley Cardiff bus trip is available from £18 and takes 8h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Barnsley to Cardiff?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £41. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Cardiff.

How many connections are available for the Barnsley Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Barnsley to Cardiff is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Barnsley take?

The quickest coach from Barnsley to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 8h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Barnsley to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Barnsley at 01:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Barnsley to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Barnsley at 18:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Barnsley Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Barnsley to Cardiff can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Barnsley and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Barnsley?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Barnsley Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Barnsley Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Barnsley to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Barnsley to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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