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National Express

With transfers

7h 30m

From £22

Bus - Operated by National Express

National Express

With transfers

10h 45m

From £22

Bus - Operated by National Express

National Express

With transfers

8h 15m

From £27

Bus - Operated by National Express

National Express

With transfers

7h 55m

From £27

Bus - Operated by National Express

National Express

With transfers

7h 35m

From £31

Bus - Operated by National Express

Manchester to Cardiff bus information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and bus companies that offer buses from Manchester to Cardiff

Return-trip from	£30
One-way from	£22
Avg travel time	5h 10m
Popular coach line	National Express

Bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff found within the last 3 days start at £30 round-trip

The cheapest one-way bus ticket starts at £22. This price was found within the last 3 days.

The average bus ride from Manchester to Cardiff is 5h 10m

National Express and FlixBus service this route

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Manchester Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Manchester

Manchester Salford for QuaysManchester, 53.477814, -2.275994

Manchester Oldham RoadManchester, 53.49521, -2.21205

Manchester Old Trafford StadiumManchester, 53.463142, -2.293427

Manchester Wythenshawe InterchangeManchester, 53.38026, -2.26428

Manchester Three ArrowsManchester, 53.538025, -2.240151

Manchester Princess RoadManchester, 53.441856, -2.24409

Cardiff Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Cardiff

Cardiff GateCardiff, 51.541656, -3.12857

Cardiff Barnstaple Barnstaple Bus StationCardiff, 51.078796, -4.056306

Cardiff Bridgend Bridgend Designer OutletCardiff, 51.53213, -3.573309

Cardiff Sophia GardensCardiff, 51.48444, -3.19016

Cardiff UniversityCardiff, 51.48832, -3.17874

Cardiff Castle BusCardiff, 51.48125, -3.18134

Book round-trip bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

National Express

22 Nov

13:30Manchester Bus Station

5h 40m

19:10Cardiff Sophia Gardens

23 Nov

12:40Cardiff Sophia Gardens

5h 40m

18:20Manchester Bus Station

£30

National Express

22 Nov

13:30Manchester Bus Station

5h 40m

19:10Cardiff Sophia Gardens

22 Nov

04:50Cardiff Sophia Gardens

9h 20m

14:10Manchester Bus Station

£30

FlixBus

13 Dec

08:50Manchester Shudehill Interchange

6h 40m

15:30Cardiff Castle Bus

20 Dec

06:10Cardiff Castle Bus

6h 20m

12:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange

£31

FlixBus

20 Dec

11:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange

6h 55m

18:35Cardiff Castle Bus

22 Dec

10:40Cardiff Castle Bus

7h 10m

17:50Manchester Shudehill Interchange

£36

FlixBus

13 Dec

17:00Nottingham Triumph Road

7h 50m

00:50Cardiff Castle Bus

20 Dec

16:45Cardiff Castle Bus

9h 15m

02:00Nottingham Triumph Road

£38

FlixBus

22 Nov

08:50Manchester Shudehill Interchange

6h 40m

15:30Cardiff Castle Bus

23 Nov

06:10Cardiff Castle Bus

6h 20m

12:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange

£38

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Book one-way bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find bus tickets by date.

National Express

16 Dec

14:00Manchester Bus Station

6h 10m

1 stop

20:10Cardiff Sophia Gardens

£22

National Express

16 Dec

10:30Manchester

7h 30m

1 stop

18:00Cardiff Sophia Gardens

£22

National Express

16 Dec

14:00Manchester Bus Station

10h 45m

1 stop

00:45Cardiff Cathays, Gwent

£22

National Express

15 Dec

04:10Manchester Bus Station

8h 15m

1 stop

12:25Cardiff Cathays, Gwent

£27

National Express

15 Dec

04:30Manchester

7h 55m

1 stop

12:25Cardiff Cathays, Gwent

£27

National Express

15 Dec

04:30Manchester

7h 35m

2 stops

12:05Cardiff Sophia Gardens

£31

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FAQs for booking bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Cardiff Wales?

The fastest journey time from Manchester to Cardiff Wales is 5h 10m. Look into National Express, they have one of the quickest options available.

Which bus companies operate between Manchester to Cardiff Wales?

There are many buses travelling between Manchester and Cardiff Wales. National Express and FlixBus both offer this route. The cheapest option is offered by National Express, with prices starting at £39 round-trip.

How far is Manchester to Cardiff Wales by bus?

Manchester and Cardiff Wales 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. In terms of time, 5h 10m by bus is reasonable for normal traffic levels.

National Express buses from Manchester to Cardiff

Our best National Express deals on Manchester to Cardiff bus tickets

National Express

22 Nov

ZMP13:30Manchester Bus Station

5h 40m

CV019:10Cardiff Sophia Gardens

23 Nov

CV012:40Cardiff Sophia Gardens

5h 40m

ZMP18:20Manchester Bus Station

£30

National Express

22 Nov

ZMP13:30Manchester Bus Station

5h 40m

CV019:10Cardiff Sophia Gardens

22 Nov

CV004:50Cardiff Sophia Gardens

9h 20m

ZMP14:10Manchester Bus Station

£30

National Express

22 Nov

ZMP13:30Manchester Bus Station

5h 40m

1 stop

CV019:10Cardiff Sophia Gardens

22 Nov

CV004:50Cardiff Sophia Gardens

9h 20m

1 stop

ZMP14:10Manchester Bus Station

£42

FlixBus buses from Manchester to Cardiff

Our best FlixBus deals on Manchester to Cardiff bus tickets

FlixBus

13 Dec

GB314125908:50Manchester Shudehill Interchange

6h 40m

D6M15:30Cardiff Castle Bus

20 Dec

D6M06:10Cardiff Castle Bus

6h 20m

GB314125912:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange

£31

FlixBus

20 Dec

GB314125911:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange

6h 55m

D6M18:35Cardiff Castle Bus

22 Dec

D6M10:40Cardiff Castle Bus

7h 10m

GB314125917:50Manchester Shudehill Interchange

£36

FlixBus

13 Dec

4J517:00Nottingham Triumph Road

7h 50m

D6M00:50Cardiff Castle Bus

20 Dec

D6M16:45Cardiff Castle Bus

9h 15m

4J502:00Nottingham Triumph Road

£38