The average bus between Cardiff and Lochgilphead takes 21h 5m and the fastest bus takes 18h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Lochgilphead. 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 Lochgilphead. 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 Lochgilphead at 11:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 21h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lochgilphead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lochgilphead station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.
Cardiff to Lochgilphead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Lochgilphead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lochnell Street station.
The distance between Cardiff and Lochgilphead is 527.9 km. The road distance is 781 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lochnell Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 22m.