What is the distance between Glasgow and Cardiff?

The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff is around 494 km (306 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Glasgow to Cardiff?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Buchanan Bus Station, in Glasgow, and end it at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff.

Bus Glasgow to Cardiff from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Cardiff on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	15h 25m	3:20pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:45am	Glasgow	17h 5m	12:50am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Glasgow	15h 30m	1:50am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Glasgow	17h	2:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:11 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Cardiff

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 15 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

15h 50mAverage Duration

493 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $200	Average Duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$540 - $540	Average Duration8h 29m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$66 - $66	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Cardiff?

Stops in Glasgow

A
Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
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D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11454 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $70

Flixbus Glasgow Cardiff recent customer reviews

Returning from Glasgow, I took flix N30 got off at Birmingham summer row-great street at 4.30am. The bus stop was not a proper stop to drop of passengers at that time of the day and in such weather condition. I was in the rain and in the cold for 4hours plus before I was transferred to flix bus 077 going to Cardiff. I fell ill when i got back home. That was an unfair way to treat humans.

Dorcas E.

September 17, 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to Cardiff by bus

What is the distance between Glasgow and Cardiff?
The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff is around 494 km (306 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Glasgow to Cardiff?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Buchanan Bus Station, in Glasgow, and end it at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$98

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11-28

$112

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The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $98

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $98 to $164 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $112 which is on 2025-11-28.