Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Cardiff
Cheapest bus trips today
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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megabus5h 50m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:50CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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FlixBus11h 25m13:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 50m15:15ManchesterCoach Station22:05CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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FlixBus10h 5m07:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:05CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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megabus5h 50m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:50CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 35m15:30ManchesterCoach Station22:05CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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National Express6h 0m08:45ManchesterCoach Station14:45CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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FlixBus11h 25m13:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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megabus5h 50m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:50CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 35m15:30ManchesterCoach Station22:05CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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FlixBus11h 35m11:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:45CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 0m08:45ManchesterCoach Station14:45CardiffCoach StationEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Monday
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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megabus5h 50m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:50CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 50m15:15ManchesterCoach Station22:05CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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FlixBus10h 5m07:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:05CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 15m08:30ManchesterCoach Station14:45CardiffCoach StationEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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megabus5h 50m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:50CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express5h 45m15:45ManchesterCoach Station21:30CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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National Express6h 10m08:30ManchesterCoach Station14:40CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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FlixBus10h 5m07:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:05CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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megabus5h 50m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:30CardiffUniversityEconomy
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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FlixBus10h 5m07:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:05CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 25m13:30ManchesterCoach Station19:55CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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National Express5h 45m15:45ManchesterCoach Station21:30CardiffCoach StationEconomy
Cheapest bus trips Thursday
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megabus5h 55m10:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange16:35CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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megabus5h 50m17:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:50CardiffFriary GardensEconomy
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National Express6h 10m08:30ManchesterCoach Station14:40CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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National Express6h 25m13:30ManchesterCoach Station19:55CardiffCoach StationEconomy
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FlixBus11h 35m11:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:45CardiffFriary 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 19 times every day by bus from Manchester to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Cardiff starting from £11!
Cheapest Bus | £11 |
Fastest Bus | 5h 10m |
Earliest Coach | 02:45 |
Latest Coach | 23:40 |
Daily Bus Connections | 19 Ø |
Distance | 231.2 km |
Coach Companies | National Express, megabus and FlixBus |
Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Cardiff
Every day, 19 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 26/07/2024 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
FlixBus from Manchester to Cardiff
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Cardiff:
Cheapest Price | £16 |
Fastest Coach | 10h 5m |
Earliest Coach | 02:45 |
Last Coach | 23:40 |
Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
Found on | 25/07/2024 |
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 | 23:40 |
Daily Connections | 10 Ø |
Found on | 25/07/2024 |
megabus from Manchester to Cardiff
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Manchester to Cardiff:
Cheapest Price | £11 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 10m |
Earliest Coach | 06:20 |
Last Coach | 17:00 |
Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
Found on | 25/06/2024 |
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
FAQs about the Manchester to Cardiff bus
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Cardiff
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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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Northern4h 8m05:46Manchester09:54CardiffCentral StationEconomy
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CrossCountry4h 15m05:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:26CardiffCentral StationFirst Class
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Avanti West Coast3h 59m05:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:54CardiffCentral StationFirst Class