Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) Buses

Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) buses

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The average bus between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

7h 17m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: 4 times a day
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5h 55m

£31–55

Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:45 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:55 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:50 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 1:30 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:45 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:45 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:45 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes

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Cardiff to Manchester Airport (MAN) buses

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