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Which bus from Cardiff to Manchester is the best?

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

today
£20
tomorrow
£26
Sunday
£22
Monday
£16
Tuesday
£16
Wednesday
£17
Thursday
£17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 10m 12:30 Cardiff Coach Station 18:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 0m 13:35 Cardiff Coach Station 19:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 7h 25m 05:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £24
FlixBus 7h 30m 10:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 18:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 5m 09:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:20 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 8h 5m 12:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 20:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £27
National Express 9h 20m 04:50 Cardiff Coach Station 14:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 9h 25m 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 07:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £34

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 5m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 17:25 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 9h 20m 04:50 Cardiff Coach Station 14:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 20m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 25m 09:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 0m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:10 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 10m 10:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 17:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 50m 10:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 17:30 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £16
National Express 5h 50m 13:45 Cardiff Coach Station 19:35 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 0m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 7h 25m 05:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 5m 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station 12:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 7h 50m 12:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 20:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £16
National Express 6h 50m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 20:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 0m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 7h 5m 05:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:10 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 25m 05:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £17
FlixBus 7h 10m 10:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 17:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £17
National Express 6h 0m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 7h 5m 05:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:10 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £18
National Express 6h 50m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 20:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 10m 10:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 17:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £17
National Express 6h 20m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 17:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 7h 5m 05:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 12:10 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 6h 35m 08:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:20 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £18
National Express 6h 50m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 20:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Manchester is £15 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Cardiff to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Cardiff and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 50 coaches from Cardiff to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Manchester, with 14 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 17 times by bus from Cardiff to Manchester in one click. Book your Cardiff to Manchester bus ticket starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 02:35
Latest Coach 22:10
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 231.2 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Manchester?

Every day, 17 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£20
Saturday 06/12
£26
Sunday 07/12
£22
Monday 08/12
£16
Tuesday 09/12
£16
Wednesday 10/12
£17
Thursday 11/12
£17
Friday 12/12
£21
Saturday 13/12
£21
Sunday 14/12
£21
Monday 15/12
£16
Tuesday 16/12
£15
Wednesday 17/12
£15
Thursday 18/12
£15
Friday 19/12
£17
Saturday 20/12
£19
Sunday 21/12
£17
Monday 22/12
£20
Tuesday 23/12
£19
Wednesday 24/12
£21
Thursday 25/12
£20
Friday 26/12
£20
Saturday 27/12
£27
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Manchester

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 Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

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

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

National Express from Cardiff to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 02:35
Last Coach 22:10
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 6h 0m
Earliest Coach 05:05
Last Coach 12:45
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025
In total 2 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 Manchester

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Manchester.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Manchester. 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 Manchester bus

How much does a Cardiff Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Manchester bus trip is available from £15 and takes 7h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £48. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Manchester is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Cardiff at 02:35. 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 Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Cardiff at 22:10. 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 Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Manchester can travel with National Express and 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 Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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