Manchester to Cardiff bus with Megabus
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Cardiff
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Cardiff will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Cardiff without transferring at least once.
NX540 · NX509
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 231 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Cardiff bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX120 · NX112 | Delayed 10:15 AM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 1:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 2:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 6h20 | 2:30 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
| NX120 · NX111 | Delayed 10:15 AM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h40 | 4:00 PM 4:00 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h55 | 5:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 6h35 | 5:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 8h15 | 7:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
| NX120 · NX111 | On time 11:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 5:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| NX121 · NX111 | On time 1:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 7:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 7h15 | 9:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 6h55 | 9:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 transfer | |
| NX121 · NX106 · NX202 | On time 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h20 | 11:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 transfers | |
| NX540 · NX509 | On time 4:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h30 | 2:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
| NX120 · NX100 · NX216 | On time 8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h00 | 4:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 17 | |||||
| NX181 · NX101 · NX202 | 3:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h55 | 11:05 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 transfers | |
| NX424 · NX100 · NX201 | On time 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 11h05 | 10:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 231 km |
Average bus duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Manchester to Cardiff
For as little as €8 you can travel by coach from Manchester to Cardiff with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Cardiff coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Manchester to Cardiff coach information with National Express:
- Average Duration: 9 h 20 min
- Cheapest Price: €24
FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Cardiff
When departing from Manchester, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. When arriving in Cardiff, you can end your route in coach stations like Cardiff, University and Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cardiff, University, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Cardiff
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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