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Inverness to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Inverness and Cardiff takes 17h 50m and the fastest bus takes 15h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 50m
Duration
595 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Inverness to Cardiff bus times

Buses run twice daily between Inverness and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 17h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus15h 15m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus20h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus20h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus20h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus20h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus16h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus20h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus15h 15m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus20h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusFlixBusFlixBus15h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Cardiff? 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 Inverness to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 595.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 50m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Cardiff - North Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 15h 29m.

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