The average bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 9h 42m and the fastest bus takes 6h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 twice daily between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Airport (CWL) is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 30m • 3 changes



6h 53m • 3 changes
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16h 58m • 3 changes



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8h 8m • 3 changes
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16h 38m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)? 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport (CWL) station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 230.2 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport The Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 59m.