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The average bus between Cardiff and Glasgow takes 12h 54m and the fastest bus takes 12h 5m. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - North Road station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
Cardiff to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Cardiff to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Glasgow is 492.7 km. The road distance is 594 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Millennium Point in around 11h 7m.
