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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£52

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

11 h 30 m

Average duration

14 h 9 m

Buses per day

Distance

493 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Cardiff will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.

Fast coaches

To travel from Glasgow to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.

FlixBus · FlixBus

07:4517h05

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

00:50Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)

£521One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

21:1517h00

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

14:15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)

£561One-way

1 change

NX183 · NX100 · NX216

10:3019h10

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

05:40Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)

£621One-way

2 changes

NX590 · NX111

08:4011h30

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

20:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens

£641One-way

1 change

NX181 · NX101 · NX202

23:0013h05

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

12:05Cardiff, Sophia Gardens

£641One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Most popular Coach	Train
£49 Average Price Cheapest	£167 Average Price
15h 40m average duration 15h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 56m average duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Glasgow to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 June

Last updated at 22:55

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	17h05	23:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	1 change
NX590 · NX509	On time 07:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	16h10	23:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	1 change
NX590 · NX111	On time 07:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	11h30	19:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 change
NX591 · NX509	On time 08:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	17h55	02:10 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	1 change
NX591 · NX509	On time 08:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	18h00	02:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	1 change
NX183 · NX100 · NX216	09:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	19h10	04:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	09:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	15h20	00:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	20:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	17h00	13:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	1 change
NX595 · NX507	On time 20:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	14h40	11:05 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	21:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	16h40	14:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)	1 change
NX181 · NX101 · NX202	On time 22:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	13h05	11:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Cardiff

United Kingdom

Buses from Glasgow to Cardiff run on average 9 times per day, taking around 15h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

492 km

Average bus duration

15h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

10h 0m

First bus

07:45

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Glasgow to Cardiff

Find the best coaches from Glasgow to Cardiff with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from £20. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow - Cardiff coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Glasgow to Cardiff with National Express:

Average Duration: 10 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £24

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Glasgow to Cardiff coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 15 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £20

Buses from Glasgow to Cardiff

Buses from Glasgow to Cardiff operate every day of the week throughout the year. The main provider of this journey is National Express. The route serves several destinations in Cardiff, including Cardiff Coach Station (Sophia Gardens), Cardiff University, and Cardiff Castle Street. Buses depart from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow. This is usually an indirect service that involves one bus change at either Bristol Coach Station or Birmingham Coach Station. The distance from Glasgow to Cardiff is approximately 390 miles, and the duration of the trip is from 9 hours 20 minutes. Buses from Glasgow to Cardiff start operating at about 8:00 a.m, and the last departure is at approximately 11:55 p.m. There are at least three services each day.

FAQs: Glasgow to Cardiff coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow to Cardiff with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Cardiff.

Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Cardiff can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Cardiff is £49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Glasgow to Cardiff is 10 h to travel the 305 mile long route, with around there are 9 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Glasgow to Cardiff leaves at 07: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Glasgow to Cardiff leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day from Glasgow to Cardiff with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Glasgow to Cardiff coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Cardiff from Glasgow to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cardiff, University, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Glasgow to Cardiff is February.

You have options as you can travel to Cardiff from Glasgow 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff.

No, luggage for the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Glasgow to Cardiff.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Cardiff

Glasgow

Cardiff

The major coach station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Cardiff.

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