The average bus between Cardiff and Aberdeen takes 16h 46m and the fastest bus takes 16h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 16h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
Cardiff to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Book your Cardiff to Aberdeen bus tickets online with National Express, NX West Midlands and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Aberdeen is 633.6 km. The road distance is 888 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Union Square Bus Station via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 58m.