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Cardiff to Inverness Bus

from £69.97

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Cardiff to Inverness

Avg. trip duration

21 hr 1 mins

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Avg. distance

682 miles

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Cheapest trip

From £69.97

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3

Avg. trips a day

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Bus stations and stops in Cardiff

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from Cardiff to Inverness by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Cardiff to Inverness route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Cardiff -Inverness route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Cardiff and Inverness is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Cardiff to Inverness. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). As for Inverness, it's served by a single stop: Inverness (Bus Station). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Cardiff and Inverness. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Cardiff to Inverness is set for 18:20.
The first coach service from Cardiff to Inverness is at 16:15.
The route between Cardiff and Inverness generally takes about 20 hours 50 minutes by coach and covers approximately 586 miles.
Bus tickets from Cardiff to Inverness with FlixBus are available from as low as £69.97.

Bus travel from Cardiff to Inverness: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Cardiff and Inverness starting from £69.97.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Cardiff to Inverness lasts approximately 20 hours 50 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Cardiff and Inverness is 586 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Cardiff-Inverness: to check departure times of coaches between Cardiff and Inverness, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 3 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). As for Inverness, it's served by a single stop: Inverness (Bus Station). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Cardiff on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Inverness.