The average bus between Cardiff and Carnoustie takes 19h 29m and the fastest bus takes 16h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Carnoustie. 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 Carnoustie. 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 Carnoustie at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 19h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Carnoustie? 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 Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
Cardiff to Carnoustie bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Carnoustie bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Cardiff and Carnoustie is 559.2 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Queen Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 12h 43m.