The average bus between Cardiff and Arbroath takes 18h 59m and the fastest bus takes 16h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Arbroath. 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 Arbroath. 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 Arbroath at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 18h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




20h 49m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




16h 34m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




20h 49m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




16h 19m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




20h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




16h 29m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Arbroath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Arbroath station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
Cardiff to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Cardiff and Arbroath is 566.5 km. The road distance is 810 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 12h 56m.