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

today
$87
tomorrow
$79
Sunday
$100
Monday
$64
Tuesday
$65
Wednesday
$54
Thursday
$55

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 0m 6:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:10 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $87
FlixBus 21h 5m 4:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 1:20 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $103
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      28h 10m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      8:15 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $55
      • Waiting Time 10h 40m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      6:55 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      10:50 AM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 7h 10m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 0m 6:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:10 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $79
FlixBus 21h 5m 4:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 1:20 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Edinburgh, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      18h 35m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      6:25 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $41
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      4h 15m
      0
      6:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      10:50 AM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 2h 25m shorter, and you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 0m 6:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:10 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $100
FlixBus 21h 5m 4:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 1:20 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $128
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than $46? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      26h 30m
      0
      8:20 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      8:15 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $41
      • Waiting Time 10h 40m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      6:55 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      10:50 AM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $46

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 5m 4:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 1:20 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 21h 0m 6:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:10 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      26h 30m
      0
      8:20 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      8:15 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $41
      • Waiting Time 10h 40m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      6:55 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      10:50 AM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 0m 6:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:10 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 21h 5m 4:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 1:20 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      26h 30m
      0
      8:20 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      8:15 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $41
      • Waiting Time 10h 40m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      6:55 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      10:50 AM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 0m 6:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:10 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 21h 5m 4:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 1:20 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 0m 6:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 3:10 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 21h 5m 4:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop 1:20 PM Inverness Bus Station  Economy $59

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Inverness is $50 on 3/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Inverness

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Inverness are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Cardiff to Inverness. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cardiff and Inverness.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 buses from Cardiff to Inverness, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Inverness, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Inverness

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Inverness in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Inverness starting from $50!

Cheapest Bus $50
Fastest Bus 21h 0m
Earliest Bus 4:15 PM
Latest Bus 6:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 416.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Inverness

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Cardiff for Inverness: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/01
Monday 03/02
Tuesday 03/03
Wednesday 03/04
Thursday 03/05
Friday 03/06
$87
Saturday 03/07
$79
Sunday 03/08
$100
Monday 03/09
$64
Tuesday 03/10
$65
Wednesday 03/11
$54
Thursday 03/12
$55
Friday 03/13
$94
Saturday 03/14
$78
Sunday 03/15
$79
Monday 03/16
$67
Tuesday 03/17
$70
Wednesday 03/18
$71
Thursday 03/19
$62
Friday 03/20
$101
Saturday 03/21
$94
Sunday 03/22
$76
Monday 03/23
$61
Tuesday 03/24
Wednesday 03/25
$50
Thursday 03/26
$65
Friday 03/27
$101
Saturday 03/28

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Inverness

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Inverness, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $50, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Inverness. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $87.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Inverness, with $54. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Inverness

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 Inverness 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 Inverness, 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 Inverness are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Inverness

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Inverness

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Inverness bus

How much does a Cardiff Inverness bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $50 and takes 21h 0m to reach Inverness. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $50 and $128. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Inverness.

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

Every day, the Cardiff to Inverness bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Inverness is offered by FlixBus and takes 21h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $87. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Inverness?

The earliest bus arriving in Inverness from Cardiff starts at 4:15 PM. 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 Inverness?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Inverness starts at 6:10 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 Inverness route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Inverness, passengers can travel with 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 Inverness?

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

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness on your planned travel date.

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

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 2 daily trips between Cardiff and Inverness. 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 Inverness?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Cardiff and Inverness 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 Inverness

Economy
Economy

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

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