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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Scotland takes 12h 54m and the fastest bus takes 12h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 54m
Duration
425 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cardiff to Scotland bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Scotland. 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 Scotland 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.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus12h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Scotland? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 425.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Millennium Point in around 11h 7m.

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