Manchester to Cardiff bus

Manchester - Cardiff bus information

Manchester Cardiff bus map

Bus Time 6h05m
Origin Manchester, England
Destination Cardiff, Wales
Distance 144 Miles
Cheapest bus fare: from £9.98
Bus operators: Megabus, FlixBus

Many companies offer bus tickets from Manchester (England) to Cardiff (Wales): Megabus, FlixBus. The coach services on board and the luggage restrictions will vary depending on the company.

The price of your ticket will vary depending on the operator, when you travel and if you purchase your ticket in advance. The cheapest ticket that we found to travel in the next month is from £9.98.

While travelling by bus is almost always cheaper than travelling by plane or taking the train, it takes more time. As an example, the average coach duration to travel by bus from Manchester to Cardiff is 6h05m. The journey's distance is approximately 144 miles.

Best prices for bus tickets Manchester - Cardiff

from £17.99 MORE 5h55m
from £9.98 MORE 9h44m

Prices calendar to travel between Manchester and Cardiff

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Cardiff by coach, train, carsharing and flights.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Bus times Manchester - Cardiff

Leaving today? Find the next coach services to Cardiff

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
11:10
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
22:45
11h35m FlixBus
Manchester , Shudehill Interchange, Stand G
13:10
Cardiff , North Road, Friary Gardens
19:05
5h55m Megabus
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
15:00
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
01:05
10h05m FlixBus
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
15:10
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
22:15
7h05m FlixBus
Manchester (Moss Lane East)
15:30
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
22:15
6h45m FlixBus
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
23:40
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
12:30
12h50m FlixBus
Tomorrow
Manchester (Stand NN Shudehill Interchange)
02:45
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
15:15
12h30m FlixBus
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
09:00
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
16:05
7h05m FlixBus
Manchester (Moss Lane East)
09:20
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
16:05
6h45m FlixBus
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
11:10
Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
22:45
11h35m FlixBus
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The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 bus departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

According to our data, 8 services are running today and 7 tomorrow. The first bus Manchester to Cardiff is at 09:00. The last bus departs at 23:40. Bus operators can adjust the schedules depending on the day of the week and if you're travelling during school holidays, bank holidays or for a specific event.

Best time to book a Manchester - Cardiff bus

Bus fare depending on when you book your ticket

£4

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Same day

Days before Departure

The price of a ticket for a coach from Manchester to Cardiff is cheaper the earlier you book. The chart above helps you identify the evolution of the price depending how much time in advance you book your coach. It is based on the best fares found in the past 6 months.

With fares available from £4, we advise you to get your coach 3 months in advance. It may cost you on average 80% less than if you book on the day you're travelling which should cost you around £17. By booking early, you will also make sure that tickets remain available for your trip.

Best prices for your coach from Manchester to Cardiff

Gopili compares prices to help you find cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff for the coming days. You can also have a look at the prices for the Cardiff Manchester bus to make sure you get a seat for your return journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Manchester
(Shudehill Interchange)
Cardiff
- Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
£10.48 08/01/2025 09:00 FlixBus 16 hours ago
Manchester
(Moss Lane East)
Cardiff
- Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
£10.48 08/01/2025 09:20 FlixBus 16 hours ago
Manchester
, Shudehill Interchange, Stand G
Cardiff
, North Road, Friary Gardens
£17.99 05/01/2025 13:10 Megabus 3 days ago
Manchester
, Shudehill Interchange, Stand G
Cardiff
, North Road, Friary Gardens
£17.99 04/01/2025 13:10 Megabus 4 days ago
Manchester
, Shudehill Interchange, Stand G
Cardiff
, North Road, Friary Gardens
£17.99 03/01/2025 13:10 Megabus 5 days ago
Manchester
, Shudehill Interchange, Stand G
Cardiff
, North Road, Friary Gardens
£17.99 02/01/2025 13:10 Megabus 6 days ago
Manchester
(Moss Lane East)
Cardiff
- Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
£36.20 13/12/2024 15:30 FlixBus 16 hours ago
Manchester
(Shudehill Interchange)
Cardiff
- Herbert St Lloyd George Ave
£36.20 13/12/2024 15:10 FlixBus 16 hours ago

Best prices found for the next 180 days.

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