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What is the best way to travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport?

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Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 0m
£17
£23
18
Flight
3h 5m
£34
£218
31

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester Airport from Cardiff?

You can reach Manchester Airport with just £17 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.

Wednesday
from £22
Thursday
from £20
Friday
from £25
Saturday
from £22
Sunday
from £22
Monday
from £17
Tuesday
from £19

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    08:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    18:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    9h 0m
    0
    23:30
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    08:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £37
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    10h 25m
    0
    20:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    06:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £92
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £114
  • Loganair
    3h 40m
    0
    11:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £210
  • Aurigny Air Services
    17h 25m
    0
    15:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £244
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    16:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £291

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    04:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    01:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    02:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    23h 45m
    0
    22:50
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 15m
    0
    07:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £204
  • Azman Air
    17h 5m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    10:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £342
  • Azman Air
    4h 45m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £342
  • KLM Cityhopper
    7h 0m
    0
    09:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £451
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £482

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    12:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    03:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    23:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    02:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    12h 40m
    0
    22:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    11:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £35
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 25m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £134
  • Azman Air
    4h 45m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £194
  • Aurigny Air Services
    19h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £211
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £283

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    02:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    04:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    02:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    9h 25m
    0
    22:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    5h 25m
    0
    16:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £103
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £306
  • KLM Cityhopper
    14h 45m
    0
    17:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £308
  • Azman Air
    23h 10m
    0
    17:35
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £334

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    02:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    04:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    13:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    12:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    02:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    6h 15m
    0
    05:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £34
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 45m
    0
    08:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £65
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    20:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £144
  • Aurigny Air Services
    5h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    18:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £193
  • Loganair
    23h 25m
    0
    19:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £254

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    04:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    13:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    08:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    18:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    25h 35m
    0
    07:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £34
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    20h 15m
    0
    12:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £168
  • Aurigny Air Services
    25h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    14:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £214
  • Aer Lingus
    20h 5m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    08:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £369
  • Edelweiss Air
    17h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Edelweiss Air
    Economy
    from £373

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    04:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    01:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

What are the fastest trips from Cardiff to Manchester Airport?

You can get to Manchester Airport from Cardiff in just 3h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 3h 40m
Thursday
from 3h 30m
Friday
from 4h 45m
Saturday
from 3h 30m
Sunday
from 3h 5m
Monday
from 5h 0m
Tuesday
from 5h 30m

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Loganair
    3h 40m
    0
    11:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £210
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    16:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £291
  • Azman Air
    4h 45m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £334
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £114
  • Ryanair
    9h 0m
    0
    23:30
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    08:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £37
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    10h 25m
    0
    20:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    06:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £92
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    08:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    18:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £482
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 15m
    0
    07:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £204
  • Azman Air
    4h 45m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £342
  • KLM Cityhopper
    7h 0m
    0
    09:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £451
  • Azman Air
    17h 5m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    10:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £342
  • Ryanair
    23h 45m
    0
    22:50
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    04:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    02:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    01:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Azman Air
    4h 45m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £194
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £283
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 25m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £134
  • Ryanair
    12h 40m
    0
    22:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    11:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £35
  • Aurigny Air Services
    19h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £211
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    02:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    12:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    16:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    03:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    23:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £306
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    5h 25m
    0
    16:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £103
  • Ryanair
    9h 25m
    0
    22:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • KLM Cityhopper
    14h 45m
    0
    17:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £308
  • Azman Air
    23h 10m
    0
    17:35
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £334
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    04:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    02:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    02:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    20:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £144
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 45m
    0
    08:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £65
  • Aurigny Air Services
    5h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    18:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £193
  • Ryanair
    6h 15m
    0
    05:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £34
  • Loganair
    23h 25m
    0
    19:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £254
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    04:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    13:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    02:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    12:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    02:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    13:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    04:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    08:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    18:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Fastest Flights Monday

  • Edelweiss Air
    17h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Edelweiss Air
    Economy
    from £373
  • Aer Lingus
    20h 5m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    08:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £369
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    20h 15m
    0
    12:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £168
  • Ryanair
    25h 35m
    0
    07:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £34
  • Aurigny Air Services
    25h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    14:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £214

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    04:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    01:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    03:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

What are the most popular stations in Cardiff and Manchester Airport?

In Cardiff, you will usually depart from Penarth Train Station, Dingle Road Train Station or Central Station, while in Manchester Airport you will be arriving at Airport Coach Station, 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 Manchester Airport from Cardiff? With 14 connections between 2 Bus and Flight 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 Cardiff and Manchester Airport, you can pay as low as £17 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 Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Manchester Airport in just 3h 5m.

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 Cardiff and Manchester Airport are FlixBus, National Express and Ryanair, 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 Cardiff and Manchester Airport 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 Newlyn or to Handforth, and look at flights from Cardiff Airport, and landing at Liverpool 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 Cardiff to Manchester Airport?

The most popular companies between Cardiff and Manchester Airport, are FlixBus, National Express and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Aurigny Air Services and 6 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cardiff to Manchester Airport. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

How can I reach Manchester Airport from Cardiff?

Every day, there are on average 14 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Manchester Airport from Cardiff.

How far is Manchester Airport from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff and Manchester Airport is 217.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cardiff and Manchester Airport?

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 37 kgs, and a flight 54 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cardiff to Manchester Airport?

You can get to Manchester Airport with just £17 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Manchester Airport?

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 Manchester Airport in just 3h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Cardiff and to Manchester Airport

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cardiff and to Manchester Airport. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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