The average bus between Cardiff and Stonehaven takes 20h 3m and the fastest bus takes 17h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Stonehaven. 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 Stonehaven. 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 Stonehaven at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 20h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Stonehaven? 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 Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Stonehaven station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
Cardiff to Stonehaven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Stonehaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stonehaven Barclay Street station.
The distance between Cardiff and Stonehaven is 613 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stonehaven Barclay Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 14h.