The average bus between Inverness and Cardiff takes 19h 23m and the fastest bus takes 18h 50m. 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.
Buses run twice daily between Inverness and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 19h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Cardiff station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
Inverness to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your Inverness to Cardiff bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Inverness and Cardiff is 670.4 km. The road distance is 956 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 15h 3m.