Cardiff to Greater Manchester Buses

Cardiff to Greater Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Greater Manchester takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Greater 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.

5h 28m
Duration: 208 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus Uk071

5h 40m

£24–40

Cardiff to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:35 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
6:05 PM → 10:50 PM
4h 45m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Greater 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.

Cardiff to Greater Manchester buses

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Cardiff to Greater Manchester bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:35 PM → 5:45 PM

2:55 PM → 8:45 PM

6:05 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM

9:35 AM → 3:15 PM

12:35 PM → 5:45 PM

2:55 PM → 8:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM

9:35 AM → 3:15 PM

12:35 PM → 5:45 PM

2:55 PM → 8:45 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM

8:30 AM → 3:15 PM

12:35 PM → 5:45 PM

2:55 PM → 8:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM

8:40 AM → 3:15 PM

12:35 PM → 5:45 PM

3:05 PM → 8:45 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM

8:40 AM → 3:15 PM

12:35 PM → 5:45 PM

3:05 PM → 8:45 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM

9:35 AM → 3:15 PM

12:35 PM → 5:45 PM

2:55 PM → 8:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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