What is the best way to travel from Bolton to Cardiff?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cardiff from Bolton?
You can reach Cardiff with just £15 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express5h 40m013:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:55CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 13:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express5h 40m013:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:55CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 13:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express6h 0m015:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 15:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express6h 20m013:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:20CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express5h 5m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express5h 35m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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Northern6h 4m005:54BoltonCentral Station11:58CardiffNinian Park Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Ninian Park Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 11:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 4m
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Northern5h 31m005:54BoltonCentral Station11:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 31m
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Northern5h 57m005:54BoltonCentral Station11:51CardiffCathays Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Cathays Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 11:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 57m
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Northern3h 56m005:54BoltonCentral Station09:50CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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Northern4h 13m005:54BoltonCentral Station10:07CardiffCathays Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Cathays Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 10:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express5h 35m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 5m015:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express5h 20m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:20CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express5h 40m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express6h 5m015:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Bolton to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff from Bolton in just 3h 56m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express5h 40m013:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:55CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 13:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express5h 35m009:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station14:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 09:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express5h 40m013:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:55CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 13:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express6h 0m015:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 15:05:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express6h 10m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:40CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 20m013:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:20CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Northern3h 56m005:54BoltonCentral Station09:50CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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Northern4h 13m005:54BoltonCentral Station10:07CardiffCathays Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Cathays Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 10:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
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Northern5h 31m005:54BoltonCentral Station11:25CardiffCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 31m
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Northern5h 57m005:54BoltonCentral Station11:51CardiffCathays Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Cathays Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 11:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 57m
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Northern6h 4m005:54BoltonCentral Station11:58CardiffNinian Park Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 05:54:00 to Ninian Park Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 11:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 4m
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National Express5h 5m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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National Express5h 35m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express5h 35m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 5m015:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express7h 30m022:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station05:45CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 22:15:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 31/08/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/08/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express5h 20m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:20CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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National Express5h 40m010:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:10CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express6h 5m015:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:05CardiffCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 15:00:00 to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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FlixBus9h 35m010:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station20:25CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 10:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus11h 45m000:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station12:30CardiffKingsway Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/09/2025 00:45:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/09/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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What are the most popular stations in Bolton and Cardiff?
In Bolton, you will usually depart from Central Station, Horwich Parkway or Bromley Cross, while in Cardiff you will be arriving at Central Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cardiff from Bolton? With 5 connections between 1 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bolton and Cardiff, you can pay as low as £15 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Cardiff in just 3h 56m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bolton and Cardiff are National Express, FlixBus and Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bolton and Cardiff is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Astley Bridge or to Newlyn, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Cardiff Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bolton to Cardiff?
The most popular companies between Bolton and Cardiff, are National Express, FlixBus and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: Northern
All you need to know when you travel from Bolton to Cardiff
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bolton to Cardiff. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bolton to Cardiff
How can I reach Cardiff from Bolton?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Cardiff from Bolton.
How far is Cardiff from Bolton?
The distance between Bolton and Cardiff is 238.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bolton and Cardiff?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 41 kgs, and a flight 59 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bolton to Cardiff?
You can get to Cardiff with just £15 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Cardiff?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cardiff in just 3h 56m with a Train from Northern.
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