The average bus between Cardiff and Leuchars takes 17h 34m and the fastest bus takes 15h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leuchars. 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 Leuchars. 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 Leuchars at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 17h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Leuchars station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
Cardiff to Leuchars bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Leuchars bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Cardiff and Leuchars is 545.4 km. The road distance is 795 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Bunyan's Place via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 12h 4m.