Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Cardiff
Cheapest bus trips today
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megabus5h 50m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:50CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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megabus5h 45m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:45CardiffUniversityEconomy
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National Express7h 55m04:10ManchesterCoach Station12:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 30m11:30ManchesterCoach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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FlixBus11h 25m13:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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megabus5h 45m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:45CardiffUniversityEconomy
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megabus5h 50m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:50CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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FlixBus11h 25m13:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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FlixBus14h 10m23:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:50CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 30m11:30ManchesterCoach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Friday
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megabus5h 50m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:30CardiffUniversityEconomy
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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FlixBus14h 10m23:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:50CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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National Express8h 30m19:15ManchesterCoach Station03:45CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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FlixBus11h 25m13:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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megabus5h 50m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:30CardiffUniversityEconomy
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 10m14:30ManchesterCoach Station20:40CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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National Express5h 35m16:30ManchesterCoach Station22:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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FlixBus12h 50m02:45ManchesterCoach Station15:35CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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megabus5h 50m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:30CardiffUniversityEconomy
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express5h 35m16:30ManchesterCoach Station22:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 10m14:30ManchesterCoach Station20:40CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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FlixBus11h 25m13:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Monday
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megabus5h 50m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:30CardiffUniversityEconomy
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 10m14:30ManchesterCoach Station20:40CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 25m08:20ManchesterCoach Station14:45CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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FlixBus11h 25m13:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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megabus5h 50m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:30CardiffUniversityEconomy
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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FlixBus11h 25m13:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 25m13:30ManchesterCoach Station19:55CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
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National Express5h 45m15:45ManchesterCoach Station21:30CardiffCoach Station - Sophia GardensEconomy
Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Cardiff
Facts about coaches from Manchester to Cardiff
Compare all providers like National Express, megabus and FlixBus that travel 22 times every day by bus from Manchester to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Cardiff starting from £5!
Cheapest Bus | £5 |
Fastest Bus | 5h 5m |
Earliest Coach | 04:10 |
Latest Coach | 23:40 |
Daily Bus Connections | 22 Ø |
Distance | 231.2 km |
Coach Companies | National Express, megabus and FlixBus |
Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Cardiff
Every day, 22 buses from 3 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 08/05/2024 and for the following days.
The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Cardiff
How to save money travelling from Manchester to Cardiff
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
National Express from Manchester to Cardiff
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Cardiff:
Cheapest Price | £12 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 35m |
Earliest Coach | 04:10 |
Last Coach | 23:40 |
Daily Connections | 9 Ø |
Found on | 07/05/2024 |
megabus from Manchester to Cardiff
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Manchester to Cardiff:
Cheapest Price | £5 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 5m |
Earliest Coach | 06:20 |
Last Coach | 17:00 |
Daily Connections | 8 Ø |
Found on | 08/05/2024 |
FlixBus from Manchester to Cardiff
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Cardiff:
Cheapest Price | £11 |
Fastest Coach | 11h 25m |
Earliest Coach | 09:20 |
Last Coach | 23:40 |
Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
Found on | 08/05/2024 |
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.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Cardiff
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Cardiff
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
Alternate transport types from Manchester to Cardiff
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Cardiff
Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Manchester to Cardiff for the next days.-
CrossCountry4h 15m05:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:26CardiffCentral StationEconomy
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Transport for Wales3h 27m06:27ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:54CardiffCentral StationEconomy
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Transport for Wales3h 27m06:27ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:54CardiffCentral StationFirst Class
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CrossCountry4h 15m05:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:26CardiffCentral StationFirst Class
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