Bus and Coach from Manchester to Bridgend: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Bridgend

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

today

£15

tomorrow

£18

Friday

£17

Saturday

£17

Sunday

£19

Monday

£16

Tuesday

£17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	13:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	20:05	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 13:10:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 50m	15:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	21:50	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 15:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	6h 50m	18:10	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	01:00	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 18:10:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	10h 45m	05:15	Manchester	Coach Station	16:00	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 05:15:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	9h 50m	07:25	Manchester	Coach Station	17:15	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 07:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 45m	05:15	Manchester	Coach Station	16:00	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 05:15:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	9h 50m	07:25	Manchester	Coach Station	17:15	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 07:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	8h 15m	12:25	Manchester	Coach Station	20:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 12:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 35m	14:00	Manchester	Coach Station	22:35	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 14:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	9h 45m	15:40	Manchester	Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 15:40:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	12:25	Manchester	Coach Station	20:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 12:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 35m	14:00	Manchester	Coach Station	22:35	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 14:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	8h 25m	10:45	Manchester	Coach Station	19:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 10:45:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	7h 55m	17:30	Manchester	Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 17:30:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	9h 40m	05:50	Manchester	Coach Station	15:30	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 05:50:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	12:25	Manchester	Coach Station	20:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 12:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 35m	14:00	Manchester	Coach Station	22:35	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 14:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 50m	17:35	Manchester	Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 17:35:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	9h 0m	06:10	Manchester	Coach Station	15:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 06:10:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	10:00	Manchester	Coach Station	16:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 10:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	12:25	Manchester	Coach Station	20:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 12:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 35m	14:00	Manchester	Coach Station	22:35	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 14:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 50m	17:35	Manchester	Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 17:35:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	9h 0m	06:10	Manchester	Coach Station	15:10	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 06:10:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	10:00	Manchester	Coach Station	16:45	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 10:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 35m	14:00	Manchester	Coach Station	22:35	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 14:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	8h 15m	12:25	Manchester	Coach Station	20:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 12:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	9h 45m	15:40	Manchester	Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 15:40:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	10h 45m	05:15	Manchester	Coach Station	16:00	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 05:15:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	9h 50m	07:25	Manchester	Coach Station	17:15	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 07:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	12:25	Manchester	Coach Station	20:40	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 12:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 35m	14:00	Manchester	Coach Station	22:35	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 14:00:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	9h 50m	07:25	Manchester	Coach Station	17:15	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 07:25:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 45m	15:40	Manchester	Coach Station	01:25	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 15:40:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	10h 45m	05:15	Manchester	Coach Station	16:00	Bridgend	Designer Outlet	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 05:15:00 to Designer Outlet, Bridgend (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Bridgend is £14 on 15/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bridgend

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily coaches from Manchester to Bridgend. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Manchester and Bridgend.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 coaches from Manchester to Bridgend, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bridgend, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Bridgend

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bridgend in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bridgend starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	237.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Bridgend

Every day, 7 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Bridgend: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

£15

Thursday 17/09

£18

Friday 18/09

£17

Saturday 19/09

£17

Sunday 20/09

£19

Monday 21/09

£16

Tuesday 22/09

£17

Wednesday 23/09

£17

Thursday 24/09

£17

Friday 25/09

£19

Saturday 26/09

£17

Sunday 27/09

£19

Monday 28/09

£18

Tuesday 29/09

£17

Wednesday 30/09

£18

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

£18

Saturday 03/10

£17

Sunday 04/10

£17

Monday 05/10

£16

Tuesday 06/10

£16

Wednesday 07/10

£18

Thursday 08/10

£16

Friday 09/10

£19

Saturday 10/10

£18

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bridgend

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

With a price starting from £15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Bridgend. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bridgend, with £15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 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 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 to Bridgend are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Bridgend

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Bridgend from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Bridgend

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

Cheapest Price	£16
Fastest Coach	6h 45m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	23/08/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bridgend

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

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Designer Outlet

A4061

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bridgend

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Bridgend bus

How much does a Manchester - Bridgend coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Bridgend bus trip is available from £14 and takes 6h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Bridgend is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £36. 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 - Bridgend route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Bridgend is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bridgend from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Bridgend is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bridgend?

The earliest bus to Bridgend departs from Manchester at 05:15. 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 to Bridgend?

The latest bus to Bridgend departs from Manchester at 23:55. 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 - Bridgend route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Bridgend 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 Manchester and Bridgend?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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 bus: National Express and FlixBus.

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

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 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 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 bus from Manchester to Bridgend on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester 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 7 daily trips between Manchester 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 to Bridgend?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Manchester 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 to Bridgend

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Bridgend

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