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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Glasgow from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$48
tomorrow
$36
Wednesday
$32
Thursday
$34
Friday
$44
Saturday
$40
Sunday
$37

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 25m 10:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:35 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 14h 40m 5:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 7:55 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $50
National Express 13h 20m 4:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:05 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $52
National Express 12h 55m 6:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 18h 10m 12:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $55

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 16h 30m 3:15 AM Cardiff Coach Station 7:45 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $36
National Express 14h 20m 3:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:05 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 13h 40m 6:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 16h 30m 5:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 9:45 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 18h 10m 12:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $48

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 55m 8:20 AM Cardiff Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 14h 20m 3:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:05 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $41
National Express 13h 40m 6:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 15h 40m 4:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 7:55 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 18h 10m 12:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $60

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 55m 8:20 AM Cardiff Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $34
National Express 14h 20m 3:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:05 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 13h 35m 5:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:45 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 14h 40m 5:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 7:55 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 18h 10m 12:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $73

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 15m 10:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:25 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 14h 20m 6:25 AM Cardiff Coach Station 8:45 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $45
National Express 12h 55m 6:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 14h 40m 5:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 7:55 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $57
FlixBus 18h 10m 12:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $86

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 20m 4:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:05 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 12h 55m 6:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 13h 35m 6:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 14h 40m 5:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 7:55 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 18h 10m 12:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $63

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 20h 25m 10:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:35 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $37
National Express 13h 20m 4:45 PM Cardiff Coach Station 6:05 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 14h 40m 5:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 7:55 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $55
National Express 13h 35m 6:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station 8:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $57
FlixBus 18h 10m 12:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 6:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy $72

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Glasgow is $25 on 2/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Glasgow

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Glasgow are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Cardiff to Glasgow. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cardiff and Glasgow.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 30 buses from Cardiff to Glasgow, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Glasgow, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Glasgow

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Glasgow in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Glasgow starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus $25
Fastest Bus 11h 55m
Earliest Bus 6:25 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 306.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Glasgow

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Glasgow: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/18
Monday 01/19
$48
Tuesday 01/20
$36
Wednesday 01/21
$32
Thursday 01/22
$34
Friday 01/23
$44
Saturday 01/24
$40
Sunday 01/25
$55
Monday 01/26
$37
Tuesday 01/27
$31
Wednesday 01/28
$31
Thursday 01/29
$36
Friday 01/30
$43
Saturday 01/31
$44
Sunday 02/01
$37
Monday 02/02
$33
Tuesday 02/03
$25
Wednesday 02/04
$29
Thursday 02/05
$31
Friday 02/06
$33
Saturday 02/07
$33
Sunday 02/08
$36
Monday 02/09
$33
Tuesday 02/10
$33
Wednesday 02/11
$33
Thursday 02/12
$33
Friday 02/13
$33
Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Glasgow

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Glasgow, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $25, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Glasgow. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Glasgow, with $25. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Glasgow

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Glasgow in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Glasgow, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Glasgow are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Glasgow

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Glasgow from our users.

National Express from Cardiff to Glasgow

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Glasgow:

Cheapest Price $32
Fastest Bus 11h 55m
Earliest Bus 6:25 AM
Last Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 1/17/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Glasgow

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Glasgow.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Glasgow

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Glasgow? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Glasgow? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Glasgow bus

How much does a Cardiff Glasgow bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 11h 55m to reach Glasgow. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Glasgow?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $86. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Glasgow.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Glasgow each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Glasgow bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Glasgow take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Glasgow is offered by National Express and takes 11h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Glasgow?

The earliest bus arriving in Glasgow from Cardiff starts at 6:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Glasgow?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Glasgow starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Glasgow route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Glasgow, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Glasgow?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Glasgow by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Glasgow bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Glasgow bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Glasgow bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Glasgow on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cardiff to Glasgow?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Cardiff and Glasgow. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cardiff to Glasgow?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Cardiff and Glasgow change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Glasgow

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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