The average bus between Cardiff and Fife takes 19h 23m and the fastest bus takes 16h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Fife. 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 Fife. 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 Fife at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 19h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 18m • 4 changes
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16h 18m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Fife? 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 Fife. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Fife station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
Cardiff to Fife bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Fife bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Fife is 539.8 km. The road distance is 798 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Trading Estate via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 12h 1m.