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The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum
Major civic museum and gallery with Dundee history, natural science, and fine art in a landmark Gothic Revival building.
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
15 h 20 m
Average duration
17 h 46 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
554 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Dundee will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Dundee without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a train costs an average of €103.
Distance: 344 miles (554 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€67 Average price Cheapest | €260 Average price | €160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration Fastest 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Dundee:
A bus is €192 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Dundee costing on average €260.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €66 |
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Dundee buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 20h55 | 10:35 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 18h15 | 12:20 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 18h30 | 12:40 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 18h25 | 1:35 AM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Cardiff to Dundee run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €47 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 344 miles (554 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 344 miles (554 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost less than Edinburgh, while meals, coffee, and local buses stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Restaurants often add no service charge; tip about 10% for good service. Round up taxi fares if helpful. Tipping in cafes is optional, often just small change.
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West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) -> Dundee City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Dundee by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Dundee buses use the Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) to Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Dundee bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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