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Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £22
tomorrow
from £14
Tuesday
from £15
Wednesday
from £15
Thursday
from £16
Friday
from £15
Saturday
from £13

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    13:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    19:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    10:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    17:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    10:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    17:20
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 50m
      0
      13:45
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      16:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      17:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:35
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    13:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    23:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    20:35
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 50m
      0
      13:45
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      16:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      17:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:35
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    23:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    10:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 50m
      0
      13:45
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      16:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      17:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:35
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    23:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    14:25
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    10:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    17:30
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 50m
      0
      13:45
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      16:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      17:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:35
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    23:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    13:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    20:35
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 50m
      0
      13:45
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      16:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      17:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:35
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    13:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    11:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    13:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    13:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    23:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 50m
      0
      13:45
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      16:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 35m
      0
      17:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      19:35
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    13:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    19:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    17:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    23:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    12:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    20:35
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Cardiff to Manchester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Cardiff and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 35 coaches from Cardiff to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Manchester, with 14 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 15 times by bus from Cardiff to Manchester in one click. Book your Cardiff to Manchester bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 09:50
Latest Coach 22:10
Daily Bus Connections 15 Ø
Distance 231.2 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Manchester?

Every day, 15 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 02/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/02
Tuesday 25/02
Wednesday 26/02
Thursday 27/02
Friday 28/02
Saturday 01/03
Sunday 02/03
£22
Monday 03/03
£14
Tuesday 04/03
£15
Wednesday 05/03
£15
Thursday 06/03
£16
Friday 07/03
£15
Saturday 08/03
£13
Sunday 09/03
£14
Monday 10/03
£14
Tuesday 11/03
£13
Wednesday 12/03
£13
Thursday 13/03
£14
Friday 14/03
£13
Saturday 15/03
£12
Sunday 16/03
£13
Monday 17/03
£14
Tuesday 18/03
£13
Wednesday 19/03
£13
Thursday 20/03
£13
Friday 21/03
£14
Saturday 22/03
£13
Sunday 23/03

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 £13, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Cardiff to Manchester are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cardiff to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cardiff to Manchester timetable.

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 £13
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 09:50
Last Coach 22:10
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 01/03/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 6h 35m
Earliest Coach 10:45
Last Coach 12:45
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 01/03/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cardiff to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Manchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cardiff to Manchester bus

How much does a Cardiff Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Manchester bus trip is available from £13 and takes 5h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Manchester?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £51. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Manchester is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Cardiff at 09:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Cardiff at 22:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Manchester can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Manchester from Cardiff?

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 bus for the Cardiff Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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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