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Which bus from Cardiff to Inverness is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Inverness. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£48
tomorrow
£58
Friday
£73
Saturday
£68
Sunday
£102
Monday
£48
Tuesday
£63

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 35m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 16:50 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £48
FlixBus 21h 5m 16:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:20 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £50

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 40m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:55 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £58
FlixBus 21h 5m 16:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:20 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Edinburgh, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      18h 5m
      0
      16:45
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      06:50
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £39
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      07:05
      Edinburgh
      Ingliston Park & Ride
      10:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 3h 0m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 40m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:55 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £73
FlixBus 21h 5m 16:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:20 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Edinburgh, you can save more than £27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      22h 10m
      0
      16:45
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      06:50
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £39
      • Waiting Time 4h 15m
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      11:05
      Edinburgh
      Ingliston Park & Ride
      14:55
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 5m 16:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:20 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £68
FlixBus 21h 40m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:55 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Stirling, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      20h 5m
      0
      17:15
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:50
      Stirling
      Forth Valley College
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £36
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      09:55
      Stirling
      Forth Valley College
      13:20
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 40m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:55 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £102
FlixBus 21h 5m 16:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:20 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £108
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than £66? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      26h 55m
      0
      08:20
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      20:15
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £28
      • Waiting Time 10h 0m
    • FlixBus
      5h 0m
      0
      06:15
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      11:15
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 5h 50m longer, but you will save £66

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 40m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:55 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £48
FlixBus 21h 5m 16:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:20 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      26h 55m
      0
      08:20
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      20:15
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £28
      • Waiting Time 10h 0m
    • FlixBus
      5h 0m
      0
      06:15
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      11:15
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 5h 50m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 35m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 16:50 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £63
FlixBus 21h 5m 16:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:20 Inverness Coach Station  Economy £75
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than £28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      26h 30m
      0
      08:20
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      20:15
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £25
      • Waiting Time 10h 40m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      06:55
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      10:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 5h 25m longer, but you will save £28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Inverness is £44 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


All facts for Cardiff to Inverness bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus that travel daily 2 times by bus from Cardiff to Inverness in one click. Book your Cardiff to Inverness bus ticket starting from £44!

Cheapest Bus £44
Fastest Bus 21h 5m
Earliest Coach 16:15
Latest Coach 17:15
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 670.1 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Inverness?

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Cardiff for Inverness. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 19/11/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 17/11
Tuesday 18/11
Wednesday 19/11
£48
Thursday 20/11
£58
Friday 21/11
£73
Saturday 22/11
£68
Sunday 23/11
£102
Monday 24/11
£48
Tuesday 25/11
£63
Wednesday 26/11
£48
Thursday 27/11
£65
Friday 28/11
£73
Saturday 29/11
Sunday 30/11
£76
Monday 01/12
£48
Tuesday 02/12
£44
Wednesday 03/12
£44
Thursday 04/12
£54
Friday 05/12
Saturday 06/12
£56
Sunday 07/12
£46
Monday 08/12
£44
Tuesday 09/12
£44
Wednesday 10/12
£44
Thursday 11/12
Friday 12/12
£52
Saturday 13/12
£55
Sunday 14/12

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Cardiff to Inverness are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Cardiff to Inverness?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cardiff to Inverness timetable.

FlixBus from Cardiff to Inverness

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Inverness:

Cheapest Price £48
Fastest Coach 21h 5m
Earliest Coach 16:15
Last Coach 17:15
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 18/11/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Inverness

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Inverness. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cardiff to Inverness

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Inverness. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cardiff to Inverness bus

How much does a Cardiff Inverness coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Inverness bus trip is available from £44 and takes 23h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £44 to £108. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Inverness.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff Inverness route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Inverness is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Inverness from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Inverness is provided by FlixBus and takes 21h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £50. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Inverness?

The earliest bus to Inverness departs from Cardiff at 16:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Inverness?

The latest bus to Inverness departs from Cardiff at 17:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff Inverness route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Inverness can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Inverness from Cardiff?

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 bus for the Cardiff Inverness bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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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