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Cardiff to Manchester Bus

from £16.98

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Cardiff to Manchester

Min. trip duration

5 hr 20 mins

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Min. distance

207 miles

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Cheapest trip

From £16.98

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6

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Bus stations and stops in Cardiff

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Frequently asked questions

Coach tickets from Cardiff to Manchester start from £17.48. For the best fares, book early or choose midweek departures.
The route between Cardiff and Manchester generally takes about 5 hours 20 minutes by coach and covers approximately 208 miles.
On the coach from Cardiff to Manchester, you can bring one carry-on (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) and one checked bag (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) at no extra cost. Need more? You can add extra luggage or a bicycle when you book. For full details, check our luggage page.
The first coach service from Cardiff to Manchester is at 06:10.
The day's last coach departure from Cardiff to Manchester is set for 18:20.
No need to print your ticket. Just show the QR code from your confirmation email or the FlixBus app to the driver when you board your coach from Cardiff to Manchester.
FlixBus operates 1 coach stop in Cardiff and 2 coach stops in Manchester. Check the map above to find your pickup and drop-off points.
All coaches from Cardiff to Manchester are wheelchair accessible and equipped with boarding assistance. Service animals are welcome on board, and wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility devices travel free of charge. For full details, check our accessibility services page.
Coaches from Cardiff to Manchester come with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, extra legroom, and onboard toilets. You can also reserve a seat during booking, subject to availability. For the full list, check our onboard services page.

Coaches to Manchester from Cardiff: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Cardiff and Manchester starting from £17.48.
  • Average duration: the bus from Cardiff to Manchester lasts approximately 5 hours 20 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Cardiff and Manchester is 208 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Cardiff to Manchester bus schedules: to check coach departure times between Cardiff and Manchester, select your travel data to view all available journeys, including timetables and prices. You’ll then be shown every available trip option with full schedules and fares. You can do this by using the selector at the top of the page or via the interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 6 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff - North Road . 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.