Bus and Coach from Manchester to Cardiff: Compare all prices

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

today

£16

tomorrow

£21

Sunday

£20

Monday

£14

Tuesday

£15

Wednesday

£15

Thursday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 10m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 10m	17:45	Manchester	Coach Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	19:15	Manchester	Coach Station	03:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	6h 40m	08:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	15:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	8h 5m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	19:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 11:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	7h 15m	15:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	22:15	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 35m	12:00	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	9h 10m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	19:15	Manchester	Coach Station	03:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	21:45	Manchester	Coach Station	05:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	9h 10m	17:45	Manchester	Coach Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 17:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	6h 20m	18:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	00:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 18:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 35m	12:00	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 12:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	18:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	00:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 18:20:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 10m	16:45	Manchester	Coach Station	01:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 10m	17:45	Manchester	Coach Station	02:55	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 17:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	19:15	Manchester	Coach Station	03:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	6h 40m	08:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	15:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	7h 15m	15:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	22:15	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 40m	08:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	15:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	7h 15m	15:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	22:15	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 20m	09:10	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	15:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 09:10:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 10m	08:30	Manchester	Coach Station	14:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	8h 0m	21:45	Manchester	Coach Station	05:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 40m	08:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	15:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:40:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	7h 15m	15:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	22:15	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	8h 0m	21:45	Manchester	Coach Station	05:45	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	6h 10m	08:30	Manchester	Coach Station	14:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 40m	08:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	15:30	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	7h 15m	15:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	22:15	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 20m	18:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	00:20	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:00:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 10m	08:30	Manchester	Coach Station	14:40	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 30m	11:30	Manchester	Coach Station	18:00	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Cardiff is £14 on 12/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Cardiff

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Manchester to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Manchester and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 53 coaches from Manchester to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Cardiff, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Manchester to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Cardiff starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Coach	04:10
Latest Coach	21:45
Daily Bus Connections	17 Ø
Distance	231.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Cardiff

Every day, 17 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£16

Saturday 06/12

£21

Sunday 07/12

£20

Monday 08/12

£14

Tuesday 09/12

£15

Wednesday 10/12

£15

Thursday 11/12

£15

Friday 12/12

£14

Saturday 13/12

£19

Sunday 14/12

£18

Monday 15/12

£16

Tuesday 16/12

£15

Wednesday 17/12

£15

Thursday 18/12

£14

Friday 19/12

£17

Saturday 20/12

£18

Sunday 21/12

£19

Monday 22/12

£19

Tuesday 23/12

£19

Wednesday 24/12

£21

Thursday 25/12

£69

Friday 26/12

£20

Saturday 27/12

£19

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from £14, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Cardiff. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Cardiff

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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff, 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 Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Cardiff

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

National Express from Manchester to Cardiff

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	5h 40m
Earliest Coach	04:10
Last Coach	21:45
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Cardiff

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

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	08:50
Last Coach	18:20
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Cardiff

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

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

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

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 Manchester to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Cardiff bus

How much does a Manchester - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Cardiff bus trip is available from £14 and takes 9h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £52. 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 - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Cardiff 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 Cardiff from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 5h 40m. 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 Manchester to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Manchester at 04:10. 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 Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Manchester at 21:45. 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 - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Cardiff

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