The average bus between Cardiff and Atherton takes 8h 11m and the fastest bus takes 5h 57m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff to Atherton. 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 6 times a week between Cardiff and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Atherton at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 52m • 2 changes

6h 57m • 2 changes

6h 27m • 2 changes

7h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Atherton? 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 to Atherton. 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 8h 11m.
Cardiff to Atherton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Cardiff to Atherton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Cardiff and Atherton is 231.9 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Morley Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 39m.