Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Manchester
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Manchester 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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megabus5h 40m08:30 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop2:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus5h 35m08:35 PMCardiffUniversity2:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express7h 30m04:45 AMCardiffCoach Station12:15 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus12h 10m01:45 PMCardiffBus Station Wood St1:55 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express7h 40m06:40 AMCardiffCoach Station2:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station2:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 10m02:30 PMBirminghamBrunel Street4:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $4 -
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express5h 50m01:45 PMCardiffCoach Station7:35 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus10h 35m012:15 PMCardiffBus Station Wood St10:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus7h 15m010:45 AMCardiffBus Station Wood St6:00 PMManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station0Economy
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National Express6h 0m012:40 PMCardiffCoach Station6:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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megabus5h 50m05:30 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station2:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 10m02:30 PMBirminghamBrunel Street4:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $4 -
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 35m010:45 AMCardiffBus Station Wood St6:20 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus7h 15m010:45 AMCardiffBus Station Wood St6:00 PMManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station0Economy
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National Express6h 0m08:20 AMCardiffCoach Station2:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station5:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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megabus5h 50m05:30 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station2:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 10m02:30 PMBirminghamBrunel Street4:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $5 -
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express5h 55m01:40 PMCardiffCoach Station7:35 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus7h 35m010:45 AMCardiffBus Station Wood St6:20 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus7h 15m010:45 AMCardiffBus Station Wood St6:00 PMManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station0Economy
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National Express6h 0m08:20 AMCardiffCoach Station2:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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megabus5h 50m05:30 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station2:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 10m02:30 PMBirminghamBrunel Street4:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $2 -
Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 35m010:45 AMCardiffBus Station Wood St6:20 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus7h 15m010:45 AMCardiffBus Station Wood St6:00 PMManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station0Economy
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National Express5h 55m01:40 PMCardiffCoach Station7:35 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express6h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station5:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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megabus5h 50m05:30 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station2:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 10m02:30 PMBirminghamBrunel Street4:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $3 -
Cheapest bus trips Friday
Prices are for one way and one person
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megabus5h 40m08:30 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop2:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus5h 50m05:30 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 10m012:30 PMCardiffCoach Station6:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus12h 10m01:45 PMCardiffBus Station Wood St1:55 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 0m01:35 PMCardiffCoach Station7:35 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station2:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 10m02:30 PMBirminghamBrunel Street4:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save $4 -
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express5h 35m01:45 PMCardiffCoach Station7:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express5h 40m012:40 PMCardiffCoach Station6:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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megabus5h 40m08:30 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop2:10 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus12h 10m01:45 PMCardiffBus Station Wood St1:55 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus5h 50m01:30 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop7:20 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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National Express5h 15m011:25 AMCardiffCoach Station2:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0Economy
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megabus2h 10m02:30 PMBirminghamBrunel Street4:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $2 -
Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Manchester
Friday
is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Cardiff to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Cardiff and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 55 buses from Cardiff to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Manchester, with 13 offers.
Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Manchester
Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel 21 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester starting from $16!
| Cheapest Bus | $16 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 35m |
| Earliest Bus | 2:50 AM |
| Latest Bus | 7:15 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 21 Ø |
| Distance | 143.7 miles |
| Bus Companies | National Express, FlixBus and megabus |
Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Manchester
Every day, 21 buses from 3 bus companies leave Cardiff for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/17/2024 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11/17
$19
Monday
11/18
$21
Tuesday
11/19
$20
Wednesday
11/20
$18
Thursday
11/21
$19
Friday
11/22
$25
Saturday
11/23
$24
Sunday
11/24
$19
Monday
11/25
$18
Tuesday
11/26
$16
Wednesday
11/27
$16
Thursday
11/28
$15
Friday
11/29
$24
Saturday
11/30
$19
Sunday
12/01
$17
Monday
12/02
$16
Tuesday
12/03
$17
Wednesday
12/04
$15
Thursday
12/05
$15
Friday
12/06
$19
Saturday
12/07
$16
Sunday
12/08
$17
Monday
12/09
$14
Tuesday
12/10
$15
Wednesday
12/11
$16
Thursday
12/12
$15
Friday
12/13
$18
Saturday
12/14
The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Manchester
With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.
How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Manchester
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 Cardiff to Manchester 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 Cardiff to Manchester, 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 buses from Cardiff to Manchester are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Manchester
These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Manchester from our users.
National Express from Cardiff to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | $16 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 35m |
| Earliest Bus | 2:50 AM |
| Last Bus | 7:15 PM |
| Daily Connections | 9 Ø |
| Found on | 11/16/2024 |
megabus from Cardiff to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Cardiff to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | $19 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 35m |
| Earliest Bus | 5:30 AM |
| Last Bus | 7:35 AM |
| Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
| Found on | 11/16/2024 |
FlixBus from Cardiff to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | $16 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 45m |
| Earliest Bus | 6:05 AM |
| Last Bus | 4:45 PM |
| Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
| Found on | 11/16/2024 |
All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Manchester
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Manchester.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Manchester
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Cardiff to Manchester bus
How much does a Cardiff Manchester bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 7h 35m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Manchester?
This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $62. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.
On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Manchester each day?
Every day, the Cardiff to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Manchester take?
The fastest bus from Cardiff to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Manchester?
The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Cardiff starts at 2:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Manchester?
The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Manchester starts at 7:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Manchester route?
When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express, FlixBus and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Manchester?
You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Manchester 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 Cardiff to Manchester bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Cardiff Manchester 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 traveling 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 Cardiff to Manchester on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Manchester
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
Alternate transport types from Cardiff to Manchester
Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Cardiff to Manchester for the next days.
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Manchester
Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Cardiff to Manchester for the next days.-
Transport for Wales3h 39m04:35 AMCardiffCentral Station8:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales3h 39m04:35 AMCardiffCentral Station8:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Station0First Class
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 4m05:55 AMCardiffCentral Station9:59 AMManchesterPiccadilly Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 5m05:54 AMCardiffCentral Station9:59 AMManchesterPiccadilly Station0First Class
More bus routes to Cardiff and to Manchester
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
- Bus Routes to Cardiff
- Bus Amsterdam to Cardiff
- Bus Barnstaple to Cardiff
- Bus Bournemouth to Cardiff
- Bus Bridgend to Cardiff
- Bus Carmarthen to Cardiff
- Bus Chester to Cardiff
- Bus Coventry to Cardiff
- Bus Dundee to Cardiff
- Bus Durham to Cardiff
- Bus Glasgow to Cardiff
- Bus Hull to Cardiff
- Bus Minehead to Cardiff
- Bus Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff
- Bus Newport to Cardiff
- Bus Oxford to Cardiff
- Bus Reading to Cardiff
- Bus Shrewsbury to Cardiff
- Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff
- Bus Sunderland to Cardiff
- Bus Tenby to Cardiff
- Bus Routes to Manchester
- Bus Bath to Manchester
- Bus Birmingham to Manchester
- Bus Bristol to Manchester
- Bus Burnley to Manchester
- Bus Edinburgh to Manchester
- Bus Glasgow to Manchester
- Bus Lancaster to Manchester
- Bus Leeds to Manchester
- Bus Limoges to Manchester
- Bus Liverpool to Manchester
- Bus London to Manchester
- Bus Luton to Manchester
- Bus Milton Keynes to Manchester
- Bus Nottingham to Manchester
- Bus Reading to Manchester
- Bus Sheffield to Manchester
- Bus Stirling to Manchester
- Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester
- Bus Weymouth to Manchester
- Bus York to Manchester
Popular Airport Shuttles to Cardiff and to Manchester
