Bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)

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Which bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Manchester Airport. 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
£23
tomorrow
£21
Sunday
£24
Monday
£16
Tuesday
£19
Wednesday
£19
Thursday
£15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 12:30 Cardiff Coach Station 18:05 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 5h 25m 13:35 Cardiff Coach Station 19:00 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 6h 5m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 17:10 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 25m 09:50 Cardiff Coach Station 16:15 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 30m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      11:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:40
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:25 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 11h 0m 18:45 Cardiff Coach Station 05:45 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 9h 5m 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 07:15 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 7h 55m 02:45 Cardiff Coach Station 10:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport via Bristol, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 15m
      0
      06:45
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      08:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      7h 5m
      0
      08:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      16:00
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 16:50 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 7h 55m 02:45 Cardiff Coach Station 10:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 7h 5m 06:40 Cardiff Coach Station 13:45 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 5h 5m 12:40 Cardiff Coach Station 17:45 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 9h 5m 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 07:15 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      16:00
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      20:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      21:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      22:40
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:25 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 5h 40m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 17:00 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 5h 15m 13:45 Cardiff Coach Station 19:00 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 19:55 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 12h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:25 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 10m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 12:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport via Bristol, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      16:30
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      17:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      4h 20m
      0
      18:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      22:40
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 15m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 19:55 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 5h 40m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 17:00 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 8h 10m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 12:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 5h 25m 08:20 Cardiff Coach Station 13:45 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport via Bristol, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      16:30
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      17:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      4h 20m
      0
      18:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      22:40
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 05:25 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 5h 40m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 17:00 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 15m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 19:55 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 5h 30m 17:10 Cardiff Coach Station 22:40 Manchester Airport Airport Coach Station  Economy £21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport is £15 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Manchester Airport. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Cardiff to Manchester Airport. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Cardiff and Manchester Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 22 coaches from Cardiff to Manchester Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Manchester Airport, with only 14 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 10 times by bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport in one click. Book your Cardiff to Manchester Airport bus ticket starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:35
Latest Coach 22:10
Daily Bus Connections 10 Ø
Distance 217.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Manchester Airport?

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Manchester Airport. 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
£23
Saturday 06/12
£32
Sunday 07/12
£24
Monday 08/12
£19
Tuesday 09/12
£19
Wednesday 10/12
£19
Thursday 11/12
£21
Friday 12/12
£29
Saturday 13/12
£28
Sunday 14/12
£28
Monday 15/12
£27
Tuesday 16/12
£28
Wednesday 17/12
£23
Thursday 18/12
£23
Friday 19/12
£31
Saturday 20/12
£40
Sunday 21/12
£41
Monday 22/12
£40
Tuesday 23/12
£31
Wednesday 24/12
£31
Thursday 25/12
£97
Friday 26/12
£60
Saturday 27/12
£40
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Manchester Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester Airport, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

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 Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport, 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 Airport are also emptier.

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

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

National Express from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 5h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:35
Last Coach 22:10
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 12h 10m
Earliest Coach 17:15
Last Coach 17:15
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 30/11/2025
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 Airport

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Manchester Airport. 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 Manchester Airport

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

How much does a Cardiff - Manchester Airport coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Cardiff - Manchester Airportroute is available from £15 and takes 12h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cardiff to Manchester Airport 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 will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Manchester Airport is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester Airport from Cardiff take?

The quickest transfer from Cardiff to Manchester Airport is provided by National Express and takes 5h 0m. 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 Airport?

The earliest bus to Manchester Airport 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 Airport?

The latest bus to Manchester Airport 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 Airport route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport 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 Airport?

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

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester Airport from Cardiff?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 transfer from Cardiff to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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