The average bus between Cardiff and Carnoustie takes 19h 4m and the fastest bus takes 15h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Carnoustie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Carnoustie. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Carnoustie at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 19h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Carnoustie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
Cardiff to Carnoustie bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Carnoustie bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Cardiff and Carnoustie is 559.2 km. The road distance is 836 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Queen Street via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 13h 37m.