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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

$35

Sunday

$29

Monday

$21

Tuesday

$22

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 10m	12:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 0m	1:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:35 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 1:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:05:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 30m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:15 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	6h 5m	9:15 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 AM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	8h 5m	12:45 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	9h 20m	4:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	9h 25m	10:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	11:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	9h 20m	4:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	6h 20m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:15 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	3:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	6h 0m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:10 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 AM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 10m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 AM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	5h 50m	1:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:35 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 0m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 5m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	12:20 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	7h 50m	12:45 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:35 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	6h 50m	1:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 0m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:05:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 10m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 0m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	7h 5m	5:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	12:10 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 AM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 50m	1:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 1:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 10m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 AM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 20m	11:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 50m	1:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 0m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Manchester is $20 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Cardiff to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Cardiff and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 50 buses from Cardiff to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Manchester, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	143.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Manchester

Every day, 17 buses from 2 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$27

Saturday 12/06

$35

Sunday 12/07

$29

Monday 12/08

$21

Tuesday 12/09

$22

Wednesday 12/10

$23

Thursday 12/11

$23

Friday 12/12

$28

Saturday 12/13

$29

Sunday 12/14

$29

Monday 12/15

$22

Tuesday 12/16

$20

Wednesday 12/17

$21

Thursday 12/18

$21

Friday 12/19

$23

Saturday 12/20

$25

Sunday 12/21

$23

Monday 12/22

$27

Tuesday 12/23

$25

Wednesday 12/24

$28

Thursday 12/25

$27

Friday 12/26

$27

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester, with $20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

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	$22
Fastest Bus	5h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Last Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

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.

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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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 $20 and takes 7h 10m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $64. 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 17 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 $53. 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 2:35 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 10:10 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 and FlixBus. 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 and FlixBus.

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.

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!