The average bus between Aberdare and Manchester takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 7h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdare to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Aberdare and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdare is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 14m • 3 changes


7h 7m • 3 changes


8h 17m • 3 changes


7h 19m • 3 changes


9h 14m • 3 changes


7h 7m • 3 changes


8h 17m • 3 changes


7h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aberdare to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Aberdare to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Aberdare to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Aberdare and Manchester is 212.8 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 47m.