How far is Cardiff from Inverness?

The distance covered from Cardiff to Inverness is 672 km (417 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Farraline Park Bus Station, in Inverness.

Bus Cardiff to Inverness from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cardiff to Inverness on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Lloyd George Avenue	19h 35m	10:50am	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Lloyd George Avenue	21h 5m	1:20pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Lloyd George Avenue	21h 5m	1:20pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Lloyd George Avenue	23h 55m	5:25pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Lloyd George Avenue	21h 5m	1:20pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	No tags

Get from Cardiff to Inverness

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

21h 5mAverage Duration

671 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11358 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $96

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Inverness?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Stops in Inverness

A - Farraline Park Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Inverness by bus

How far is Cardiff from Inverness?
The distance covered from Cardiff to Inverness is 672 km (417 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Inverness?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Farraline Park Bus Station, in Inverness.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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11-17

$109

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11-22

$91

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The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Inverness was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $126 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-11-22.