✈ Bus and Coach Manchester Airport (MAN) - Bridgend

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester Airport to Bridgend

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Bridgend from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£20

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

£18

Thursday

Friday

£24

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 45m	14:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	19:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 14:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	6h 10m	12:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	18:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 45m	15:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	20:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 15:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	8h 55m	16:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 16:30:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	6h 15m	10:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	16:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 10:30:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 40m	12:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	18:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 12:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 30m	13:15	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	20:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 13:15:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	6h 20m	09:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	15:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 09:05:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	9h 0m	16:25	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 16:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	11h 20m	00:20	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	11:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 00:20:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	13:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	20:00	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 13:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	14:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	20:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 14:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	9h 5m	16:20	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 16:20:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	6h 55m	10:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 10:30:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 50m	11:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	18:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 11:50:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Bridgend via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  15:10
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  17:00
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 15:10:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- National Express
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  17:30
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  20:45
  
  Bridgend
  Designer Outlet
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 17:30:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Bridgend is £16 on 07/04/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Bridgend

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Bridgend are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Manchester Airport to Bridgend. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Bridgend.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 coaches from Manchester Airport to Bridgend, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Bridgend, with only 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bridgend

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Bridgend in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Bridgend starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Coach	04:35
Latest Coach	16:20
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	224.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester Airport to Bridgend

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester Airport for Bridgend: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 22/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

Sunday 22/03

£20

Monday 23/03

Tuesday 24/03

Wednesday 25/03

£18

Thursday 26/03

Friday 27/03

£23

Saturday 28/03

Sunday 29/03

£18

Monday 30/03

Tuesday 31/03

Wednesday 01/04

£20

Thursday 02/04

£40

Friday 03/04

£28

Saturday 04/04

Sunday 05/04

Monday 06/04

£41

Tuesday 07/04

£16

Wednesday 08/04

£18

Thursday 09/04

£20

Friday 10/04

£22

Saturday 11/04

£24

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Bridgend

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Bridgend, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £18, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester Airport to Bridgend. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Bridgend, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Bridgend

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester Airport to Bridgend 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 Manchester Airport to Bridgend, 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 Manchester Airport to Bridgend are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Bridgend

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester Airport and Bridgend.

Airport Coach Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Designer Outlet

A4061

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Bridgend

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester Airport to Bridgend? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester Airport to Bridgend? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Bridgend bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Manchester Airport - Bridgend route is available from £16 and takes 6h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester Airport to Bridgend is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £47. 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 Manchester Airport - Bridgend route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester Airport to Bridgend is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest transfer from Manchester Airport to Bridgend is provided by National Express and takes 5h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester Airport to Bridgend?

The earliest bus to Bridgend departs from Manchester Airport at 04:35. 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 Manchester Airport to Bridgend?

The latest bus to Bridgend departs from Manchester Airport at 16:20. 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 Manchester Airport - Bridgend route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester Airport to Bridgend can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and Bridgend?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and Bridgend 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.

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

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 Manchester Airport Bridgend 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 Manchester Airport Bridgend 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 Manchester Airport to Bridgend on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester Airport to Bridgend?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Manchester Airport and Bridgend. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester Airport to Bridgend?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Manchester Airport and Bridgend change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Bridgend

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Bridgend. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!