The average bus between Cardiff and Brechin takes 16h 48m and the fastest bus takes 16h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Brechin. 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 Brechin. 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 Brechin at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 16h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Brechin? 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 Brechin. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Brechin station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
Cardiff to Brechin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Brechin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Brechin station.
The distance between Cardiff and Brechin is 584.9 km. The road distance is 824 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Brechin via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 13h 14m.