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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 or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $20
tomorrow
from $21
Monday
from $24
Tuesday
from $30
Wednesday
from $24
Thursday
from $20
Friday
from $18

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    2:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    2:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    12:10 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    2:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    2:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    2:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:05 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Manchester Airport, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      2:40 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      7:55 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Manchester Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      8:25 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Manchester Airport
      8:50 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    12:10 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    4:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    6:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    2:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28

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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 19 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 44 buses from Cardiff to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Manchester, with 17 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 18 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 18 Ø
Distance 143.7 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Manchester

Every day, 18 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 06/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
Saturday 06/21
$20
Sunday 06/22
$21
Monday 06/23
$24
Tuesday 06/24
$30
Wednesday 06/25
$24
Thursday 06/26
$20
Friday 06/27
$18
Saturday 06/28
$18
Sunday 06/29
$25
Monday 06/30
$17
Tuesday 07/01
$17
Wednesday 07/02
$17
Thursday 07/03
$17
Friday 07/04
$17
Saturday 07/05
$17
Sunday 07/06
$18
Monday 07/07
$17
Tuesday 07/08
$19
Wednesday 07/09
$17
Thursday 07/10
$17
Friday 07/11
$17
Saturday 07/12

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 $18, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Manchester. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester, with $18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

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

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Last Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 6/21/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $24
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:10 AM
Last Bus 4:00 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 6/21/2025

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to 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 $18 and takes 6h 0m 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 $18 and $70. 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 18 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 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. 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 2:45 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
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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