Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Cardiff
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express9h 10m017:45ManchesterCoach Station02:55CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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National Express5h 55m013:30ManchesterCoach Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus10h 40m007:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:30BirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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megabus3h 25m013:35BirminghamBrunel Street17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £6 -
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus10h 40m007:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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National Express6h 10m008:30ManchesterCoach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 30m011:30ManchesterCoach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:30BirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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megabus3h 25m013:35BirminghamBrunel Street17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £1 -
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express6h 10m008:30ManchesterCoach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 30m011:30ManchesterCoach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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FlixBus10h 40m007:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:30BirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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megabus3h 25m013:35BirminghamBrunel Street17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £3 -
Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus10h 40m007:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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National Express9h 30m017:45ManchesterCoach Station03:15CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 30m011:30ManchesterCoach Station18:00CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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megabus5h 40m015:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:30BirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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megabus3h 25m013:35BirminghamBrunel Street17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £3 -
Cheapest bus trips Friday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus12h 55m002:45ManchesterShudehill Interchange15:40CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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megabus5h 50m013:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange19:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
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megabus5h 55m013:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange19:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0Economy
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National Express6h 55m012:30ManchesterCoach Station19:25CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:30BirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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megabus3h 25m013:35BirminghamBrunel Street17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £4 -
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus10h 5m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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FlixBus11h 35m011:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange22:45CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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megabus5h 50m013:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange19:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
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megabus5h 55m013:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange19:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0Economy
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National Express5h 40m013:30ManchesterCoach Station19:10CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:30BirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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megabus3h 25m013:35BirminghamBrunel Street17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £3 -
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus10h 5m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange01:05CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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FlixBus12h 30m002:45ManchesterShudehill Interchange15:15CardiffBus Station Wood St0Economy
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National Express8h 30m019:15ManchesterCoach Station03:45CardiffCoach Station0Economy
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megabus5h 50m013:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange19:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
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megabus5h 55m013:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange19:05CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus5h 40m011:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange13:30BirminghamBrunel Street0Economy
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megabus3h 25m013:35BirminghamBrunel Street17:00CardiffUniversity0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £5 -
Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Cardiff
Friday
is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Manchester to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Manchester and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 57 coaches from Manchester to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Cardiff, with 14 offers.
Facts about coaches from Manchester to Cardiff
Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel 18 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 40m |
| Earliest Coach | 02:45 |
| Latest Coach | 23:40 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 18 Ø |
| Distance | 231.2 km |
| Coach Companies | National Express, FlixBus and megabus |
Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Cardiff
Every day, 18 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 14/10/2024 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
14/10
£21
Tuesday
15/10
£13
Wednesday
16/10
£15
Thursday
17/10
£18
Friday
18/10
£17
Saturday
19/10
£15
Sunday
20/10
£17
Monday
21/10
£15
Tuesday
22/10
£11
Wednesday
23/10
£13
Thursday
24/10
£12
Friday
25/10
£18
Saturday
26/10
£16
Sunday
27/10
£17
Monday
28/10
£15
Tuesday
29/10
£11
Wednesday
30/10
£13
Thursday
31/10
£13
Friday
01/11
£14
Saturday
02/11
£13
Sunday
03/11
£14
Monday
04/11
£14
Tuesday
05/11
£13
Wednesday
06/11
£12
Thursday
07/11
£11
Friday
08/11
£10
Saturday
09/11
£11
Sunday
10/11
The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Cardiff
With a price starting from £11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.
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.
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 | 10h 5m |
| Earliest Coach | 02:45 |
| Last Coach | 23:40 |
| Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
| Found on | 13/10/2024 |
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 | 8 Ø |
| Found on | 14/10/2024 |
megabus from Manchester to Cardiff
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Manchester to Cardiff:
| Cheapest Price | £15 |
| Fastest Coach | 5h 40m |
| Earliest Coach | 11:20 |
| Last Coach | 15:20 |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 14/10/2024 |
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
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 £11 and takes 10h 40m. 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 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 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 - Cardiff route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Cardiff is offered by roughly 18 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 megabus and takes 5h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. 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 02:45. 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 23:40. 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, FlixBus and megabus. 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, FlixBus and megabus.
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.
Alternate transport types from Manchester to Cardiff
Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Manchester to Cardiff for the next days.
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 14m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:25CardiffPenarth Train Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast4h 0m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:55CardiffCentral Station0Economy
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CrossCountry3h 43m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station08:54CardiffCentral Station0First Class
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Avanti West Coast4h 0m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Station09:55CardiffCentral Station0First Class
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