What's the distance between Glasgow and Cardiff by coach?

The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff by coach is approximately 306 miles (494 km).

What is the best way to go from Glasgow to Cardiff without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Glasgow to Cardiff from £41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Glasgow to Cardiff on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	Glasgow	17h 5m	00:50	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	10:20	Glasgow	15h 30m	01:50	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Fastest
Bus	21:15	Glasgow	17h	14:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	22:40	Glasgow	16h 40m	15:20	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Cardiff on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:55	Glasgow	15h 25m	15:20	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:45	Glasgow	17h 5m	00:50	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	10:20	Glasgow	15h 30m	01:50	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Glasgow	17h	14:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

15h 30mAverage duration

306 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£38 - £114	Average duration15h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£294 - £294	Average duration8h 29m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£36 - £36	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

3.5/511,428 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11428 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £38

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.

17 September 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Glasgow to Cardiff

What's the distance between Glasgow and Cardiff by coach?
The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff by coach is approximately 306 miles (494 km).
What is the best way to go from Glasgow to Cardiff without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£62

23/11

£36

Today

£41

25/11

£54

26/11

No data

27/11

No data

28/11

£61

29/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Cardiff was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £36

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 £36 to £89 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 £54, which is on 2025-11-25.