General information for Manchester to Cardiff Buses
Find information about ticket prices, travel times, and bus lines that offer transportation to Cardiff from Manchester.
| Return-trip from | £25 | Bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff found within the last 3 days start at £25 round-trip |
| One-way from | £12 | The cheapest one-way bus ticket starts at £12. This price was found within the last 3 days. |
| Avg travel time | 6h 10m | The average bus ride from Manchester to Cardiff is 6h 10m |
| Popular coach line | Megabus | Megabus, National Express and FlixBus service this route |
Book a coach from Manchester to Cardiff return-trip
See below for some of the return-trip bus deals we’ve recently found. Offers below are sorted by quickest and cheapest available from Manchester to Cardiff from Megabus, National Express, and FlixBus.
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20 Nov
07:25Manchester Victoria
6h 25m
1 stop
13:50Cardiff Sophia Gardens
08:55Cardiff Sophia Gardens
6h 40m
1 stop
15:35Manchester Victoria
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19 Nov![National Express, Megabus]()
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22 Nov
07:25Manchester Victoria
6h 25m
1 stop
13:50Cardiff Sophia Gardens
08:55Cardiff Sophia Gardens
6h 40m
1 stop
15:35Manchester Victoria
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19 Nov![National Express, Megabus]()
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21 Nov
07:25Manchester Victoria
6h 25m
1 stop
13:50Cardiff Sophia Gardens
08:55Cardiff Sophia Gardens
6h 40m
1 stop
15:35Manchester Victoria
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5 Nov![National Express, Megabus]()
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5 Nov
04:30Manchester Victoria
6h 50m
1 stop
11:20Cardiff Cathays, Gwent
13:20Cardiff Cathays, Gwent
6h 10m
1 stop
19:30Manchester Victoria
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16 Nov
07:10Manchester Victoria
5h 30m
12:40Cardiff University
10:50Cardiff University
6h 50m
17:40Manchester Victoria
Book bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff one-way
See below for some of the one-way bus deals we’ve recently found. Offers below are sorted by quickest and cheapest available from Manchester to Cardiff from Megabus, National Express, and FlixBus.
Choose the best way to get from Manchester to Cardiff Cardiff Wales
FAQs for booking bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff
How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Cardiff?
The fastest journey time from Manchester to Cardiff is 6h 10m. Look into Megabus, they have one of the quickest options available.
Which bus companies operate between Manchester to Cardiff?
There are many buses travelling between Manchester and Cardiff. Megabus, National Express, and FlixBus are some of the available options. The cheapest option is offered by Megabus, with prices starting at £25 round-trip.
How far is Manchester to Cardiff Cardiff Wales by bus?
While Cardiff Cardiff Wales is 143.7 mi from Manchester, the distance by bus is longer and depends on the route taken. In terms of time, 6h 10m by bus is reasonable for normal traffic levels.