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Compare all timetables for the bus from Glasgow to Cardiff

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

today
$65
tomorrow
$56
Sunday
$65
Monday
$50
Tuesday
$47
Wednesday
$46
Thursday
$42

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 25m 10:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $65
National Express 11h 30m 8:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 17h 20m 7:25 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $85
National Express 13h 5m 11:00 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $90
FlixBus 15h 20m 11:55 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 3:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $104

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 30m 8:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 15h 25m 10:20 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $57
FlixBus 14h 25m 10:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $59
FlixBus 16h 25m 7:15 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 11:40 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $63
National Express 13h 5m 11:00 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Cardiff via Lancaster, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 25m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      1:25 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      12h 15m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      1:45 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 3h 55m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 25m 10:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $65
National Express 11h 30m 8:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $65
National Express 13h 5m 11:00 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $68
FlixBus 15h 20m 11:55 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 3:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $93
National Express 13h 15m 10:45 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $101
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Cardiff via Lancaster, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 25m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      1:25 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      12h 15m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      1:45 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 3h 55m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 5m 11:00 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $50
National Express 11h 30m 8:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 15h 25m 10:20 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $63
FlixBus 14h 25m 10:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $63
FlixBus 17h 10m 7:35 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $69

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 30m 8:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $47
National Express 13h 5m 11:00 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 15h 25m 10:20 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $59
FlixBus 14h 25m 10:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $59
FlixBus 17h 10m 7:35 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $62

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 5m 11:00 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $46
National Express 11h 30m 8:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 15h 25m 10:20 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $50
FlixBus 14h 25m 10:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $50
FlixBus 17h 10m 7:35 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $53

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 30m 8:40 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $42
National Express 13h 5m 11:00 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 14h 25m 10:40 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:05 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $54
FlixBus 15h 50m 11:55 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 3:45 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $65
FlixBus 17h 10m 7:35 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $68

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Glasgow to Cardiff is $42 on 6/18/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Glasgow and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Glasgow to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Glasgow and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 buses from Glasgow to Cardiff, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Cardiff, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Glasgow to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 8 times every day by bus from Glasgow to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Cardiff starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus $42
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:25 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 306.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow to Cardiff

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Glasgow for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/07
Monday 06/08
Tuesday 06/09
Wednesday 06/10
Thursday 06/11
Friday 06/12
$65
Saturday 06/13
$56
Sunday 06/14
$65
Monday 06/15
$50
Tuesday 06/16
$47
Wednesday 06/17
$46
Thursday 06/18
$42
Friday 06/19
$48
Saturday 06/20
$51
Sunday 06/21
$53
Monday 06/22
$51
Tuesday 06/23
$42
Wednesday 06/24
$44
Thursday 06/25
$45
Friday 06/26
$56
Saturday 06/27
$56
Sunday 06/28
$61
Monday 06/29
$61
Tuesday 06/30
$42
Wednesday 07/01
$42
Thursday 07/02
$42
Friday 07/03
$48
Saturday 07/04

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $42, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Cardiff, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Cardiff

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 Glasgow to Cardiff 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 Glasgow to Cardiff, 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 Glasgow to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Glasgow to Cardiff

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

National Express from Glasgow to Cardiff

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $42
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Bus 8:40 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 6/12/2026

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Cardiff

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Glasgow to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Glasgow to Cardiff bus

How much does a Glasgow Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 11h 30m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $157. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

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

Every day, the Glasgow to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Glasgow to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 11h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Glasgow starts at 7:25 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 Glasgow to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Glasgow for Cardiff starts at 11:55 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 Glasgow Cardiff route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Cardiff 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 and National Express.

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

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

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 8 daily trips between Glasgow and Cardiff. 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 Glasgow to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Glasgow and Cardiff 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 Glasgow to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

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

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