Find buses from Cardiff to Manchester

The most time-efficient journey by bus from Cardiff Wales to Manchester currently available is 4h 55m. The time it takes to travel between these two locations can vary by up to 0h 08m, depending on whether your bus has stops or different departure times. National Express is one of the fastest options available.

FlixBus and National Express will take you from Cardiff Wales to Manchester. FlixBus has been recently found as the cheapest option from £37 return.

Cardiff Wales and Manchester are 143.7 mi apart from one another. The actual distance travelled by bus depends on the route taken - roadwork or traffic often impact this and longer routes can change often. Most buses from Cardiff Wales going to Manchester will get there in around 4h 55m - but this can get longer during peak traffic times.

At 3h 30m, choosing to opt for a flight from Cardiff to Manchester for this trip as opposed to a train from Cardiff to Manchester or a bus from Cardiff to Manchester can save you time on travel.

Taking a bus to your destination is the cheapest option we’ve found in the past few days. The cheapest price we’ve found for this option is £28, making it less expensive than a flight from Cardiff to Manchester and cheaper than a train from Cardiff to Manchester.