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MAN — CWL
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
Sun 21/12

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

£32

Avg travel time

5h 10m

Popular coach line

FlixBus
Bus tickets from Manchester to Cardiff found within the last 3 days start at £32 round-trip
The average bus ride from Manchester to Cardiff is 5h 10m
FlixBus and National Express 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
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Manchester Oldham RoadManchester, 53.49521, -2.21205
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Manchester Old Trafford StadiumManchester, 53.463142, -2.293427
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Manchester Wythenshawe InterchangeManchester, 53.38026, -2.26428
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Manchester Three ArrowsManchester, 53.538025, -2.240151
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Manchester Princess RoadManchester, 53.441856, -2.24409
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Cardiff Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Cardiff
Cardiff GateCardiff, 51.541656, -3.12857
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Cardiff Barnstaple Barnstaple Bus StationCardiff, 51.078796, -4.056306
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Cardiff Bridgend Bridgend Designer OutletCardiff, 51.53213, -3.573309
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Cardiff Sophia GardensCardiff, 51.48444, -3.19016
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Cardiff UniversityCardiff, 51.48832, -3.17874
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Cardiff Castle BusCardiff, 51.48125, -3.18134
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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.
FlixBus
25 Nov
11:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange
6h 55m
18:35Cardiff Castle Bus
18 Dec
08:45Cardiff Castle Bus
6h 55m
15:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange
£32
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FlixBus
25 Nov
06:45Nottingham Nottingham
8h 35m
15:20Cardiff Castle Bus
18 Dec
13:00Cardiff Castle Bus
9h 50m
22:50Nottingham Nottingham
£36
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FlixBus
25 Nov
12:00Nottingham Triumph Road
8h 55m
20:55Cardiff Castle Bus
17 Dec
03:45Cardiff Castle Bus
9h 25m
13:10Nottingham Triumph Road
£36
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FlixBus
25 Nov
07:30Nottingham Triumph Road
8h 45m
16:15Cardiff Castle Bus
18 Dec
16:45Cardiff Castle Bus
9h 15m
02:00Nottingham Triumph Road
£36
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FlixBus
18 Dec
11:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange
6h 55m
18:35Cardiff Castle Bus
24 Dec
04:45Cardiff Castle Bus
7h 45m
12:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
£37
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FlixBus
18 Dec
15:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
7h 15m
22:15Cardiff Castle Bus
25 Dec
08:45Cardiff Castle Bus
6h 55m
15:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange
£37
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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. FlixBus and National Express both offer this route. The cheapest option is offered by FlixBus, with prices starting at £42 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.

FlixBus buses from Manchester to Cardiff

Our best FlixBus deals on Manchester to Cardiff bus tickets
FlixBus
25 Nov
GB314125911:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange
6h 55m
D6M18:35Cardiff Castle Bus
18 Dec
D6M08:45Cardiff Castle Bus
6h 55m
GB314125915:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange
£32
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FlixBus
25 Nov
4H706:45Nottingham Nottingham
8h 35m
D6M15:20Cardiff Castle Bus
18 Dec
D6M13:00Cardiff Castle Bus
9h 50m
4H722:50Nottingham Nottingham
£36
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FlixBus
18 Dec
GB314125911:40Manchester Shudehill Interchange
6h 55m
D6M18:35Cardiff Castle Bus
24 Dec
D6M04:45Cardiff Castle Bus
7h 45m
GB314125912:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
£37
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National Express buses from Manchester to Cardiff

Our best National Express deals on Manchester to Cardiff bus tickets
National Express
6 Dec
ZMP21:45Manchester Bus Station
8h 00m
2 stops
CV005:45Cardiff Sophia Gardens
13 Dec
CV006:40Cardiff Sophia Gardens
7h 40m
2 stops
ZMP14:20Manchester Bus Station
£46
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National Express
6 Dec
ZMP10:00Manchester Bus Station
6h 05m
1 stop
CV016:05Cardiff Sophia Gardens
12 Dec
CV004:45Cardiff Sophia Gardens
7h 30m
2 stops
ZMP12:15Manchester Bus Station
£47
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National Express
6 Dec
ZMP17:45Manchester Bus Station
9h 00m
1 stop
CY002:45Cardiff Cathays, Gwent
12 Dec
CY004:55Cardiff Cathays, Gwent
9h 15m
1 stop
ZMP14:10Manchester Bus Station
£50
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More bus options to Cardiff

Besides Manchester there are other cities with transportation to Cardiff. See below for more options.
Buses to Cardiff from London
Fastest travel time3h 00m
Cheapest price£18
Buses to Cardiff from Glasgow
Fastest travel time18h 05m
Cheapest price£34
Buses to Cardiff from Birmingham
Fastest travel time3h 25m
Cheapest price£22
Buses to Cardiff from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time14h 15m
Cheapest price£68
Buses to Cardiff from Swansea
Fastest travel time1h 00m
Cheapest price£10
Buses to Cardiff from Paris
Fastest travel time14h 45m
Cheapest price£85
Buses to Cardiff from Liverpool
Fastest travel time9h 35m
Cheapest price£57

Other popular bus routes from Manchester

Change your mind about taking a bus to Cardiff? Below are other buses from Manchester that are popular with momondo users
Buses from Manchester to Glasgow
Fastest travel time3h 55m
Cheapest price£18
Buses from Manchester to London
Fastest travel time4h 20m
Cheapest price£26
Buses from Manchester to Leeds
Fastest travel time1h 00m
Cheapest price£8
Buses from Manchester to Liverpool
Fastest travel time1h 00m
Cheapest price£13
Buses from Manchester to Oxford
Fastest travel time4h 00m
Cheapest price£25
Buses from Manchester to Edinburgh
Fastest travel time7h 20m
Cheapest price£47
Buses from Manchester to Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 40m
Cheapest price£20

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