Bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Manchester Airport from various bus operators like National Express or megabus for the next days.
today
from £17
tomorrow
from £5
Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
from £17
Friday
from £17
Saturday
from £17
Sunday
from £17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 5m
    06:05
    Cardiff
    University
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 10m
    13:40
    Cardiff
    University
    18:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    15:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    20:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 55m
    06:25
    Cardiff
    University
    12:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    11:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    17:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 10m
    06:00
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    5h 15m
    13:35
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    18:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    6h 0m
    06:20
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    12:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    13:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    18:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    15:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    21:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 5m
    06:05
    Cardiff
    University
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    5h 10m
    13:40
    Cardiff
    University
    18:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    5h 50m
    18:25
    Cardiff
    University
    00:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    13:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    18:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    15:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    21:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 10m
    06:00
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 5m
    06:05
    Cardiff
    University
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 15m
    13:35
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    18:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    13:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    18:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    15:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    21:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 10m
    06:00
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 15m
    13:35
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    18:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    20:45
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    01:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    15:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    20:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    14:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 10m
    06:00
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 15m
    13:35
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    18:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    20:45
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    01:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    14:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    15:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    20:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 10m
    06:00
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    11:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 15m
    13:35
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    18:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    5h 0m
    20:45
    Cardiff
    Friary Gardens
    01:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    11:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    16:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    14:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Manchester Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Manchester Airport are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Cardiff to Manchester Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Cardiff and Manchester Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 41 coaches from Cardiff to Manchester Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Manchester Airport, with only 18 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Compare all providers like National Express and megabus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus £5
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:25
Latest Coach 20:45
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 217.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Manchester Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/05/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 13/05
£17
Tuesday 14/05
£5
Wednesday 15/05
£5
Thursday 16/05
£17
Friday 17/05
£17
Saturday 18/05
£17
Sunday 19/05
£17
Monday 20/05
£17
Tuesday 21/05
£5
Wednesday 22/05
£5
Thursday 23/05
£17
Friday 24/05
£17
Saturday 25/05
£17
Sunday 26/05
£17
Monday 27/05
£17
Tuesday 28/05
£5
Wednesday 29/05
£5
Thursday 30/05
£17
Friday 31/05
£17
Saturday 01/06
£17
Sunday 02/06
£17
Monday 03/06
£15
Tuesday 04/06
£15
Wednesday 05/06
£15
Thursday 06/06
£17
Friday 07/06
£15
Saturday 08/06
£15
Sunday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £5, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Manchester Airport. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester Airport, with £5. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Manchester Airport from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Manchester Airport

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cardiff and Manchester Airport.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cardiff to Manchester Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Manchester Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Manchester Airport bus

How much does a Cardiff - Manchester Airport coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Cardiff - Manchester Airportroute is available from £5 and takes 5h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cardiff to Manchester Airport is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £45. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Manchester Airport is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester Airport from Cardiff take?

The quickest transfer from Cardiff to Manchester Airport is provided by megabus and takes 5h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport?

The earliest bus to Manchester Airport departs from Cardiff at 02:25. 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 Airport?

The latest bus to Manchester Airport departs from Cardiff at 20:45. 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 Airport route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport can travel with National Express and megabus. 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 Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Manchester Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and megabus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester Airport from Cardiff?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 transfer from Cardiff to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Manchester Airport

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes from Cardiff and Manchester Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes from Cardiff and from Manchester Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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