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Coach trips from Cardiff to Manchester

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Avg. trip duration

7hr21mins

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Avg. distance

212 miles

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From £16.98

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5

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Cardiff to Manchester route feature onboard restrooms.
Bus tickets from Cardiff to Manchester with FlixBus are available from as low as £16.98.
The route between Cardiff and Manchester generally takes about 6 hours by coach and covers approximately 213 miles.
Passengers travelling from Cardiff to Manchester by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Cardiff to Manchester is at 03:45.
The day's last coach departure from Cardiff to Manchester is set for 12:45.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Cardiff and Manchester. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). As for Manchester, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Cardiff to Manchester. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Every FlixBus coach between Cardiff and Manchester is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Cardiff -Manchester route are equipped with free WiFi.

Bus travel from Cardiff to Manchester: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Cardiff and Manchester starting from £16.98 (average ticket cost: £17.98).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Cardiff to Manchester lasts approximately 6 hours.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Cardiff and Manchester is 213 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Cardiff-Manchester: to check departure times of coaches between Cardiff and Manchester, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 5 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). As for Manchester, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Cardiff on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Manchester.
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