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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
18 h 20 m
Average duration
19 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
634 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Aberdeen will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cardiff for Aberdeen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 634 km distance in an average of 19 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £130.
Distance: 634 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£70 Average Price Cheapest | £326 Average Price |
15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration Fastest 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Aberdeen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Aberdeen coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:10 Cardiff | 19h40 | 00:50 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:15 Cardiff | 20h55 | 13:10 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Aberdeen
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Buses from Cardiff to Aberdeen run on average 2 times per day, taking around 15h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 634 km distance in 18h 55m.
Distance 634 km |
Average bus duration 15h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 18h 55m |
First bus 01:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff to AberdeenYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Aberdeen with FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £46. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Aberdeen coach
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