The average bus between Cardiff and Glasgow takes 12h 30m and the fastest bus takes 11h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Glasgow. 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Glasgow? 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 Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Glasgow station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Cardiff to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Cardiff to Glasgow bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Cardiff and Glasgow is 492.7 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Newhall Street in around 10h 47m.