Greater Manchester to Cardiff Buses

Greater Manchester to Cardiff buses

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The average bus between Greater Manchester and Cardiff takes 5h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Cardiff. 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 38m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...

5h 33m

£25–37

Greater Manchester to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Greater Manchester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change
6:35 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
5h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM
5h • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:35 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM
5h • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:35 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM
5h • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:35 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM
5h • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:35 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM
5h • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:35 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM
5h • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:35 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Cardiff? 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.

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Greater Manchester to Cardiff bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:25 PM → 8:25 PM

6:35 PM → 12:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:35 PM

1:35 PM → 7:30 PM

3:25 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:35 PM

1:35 PM → 7:30 PM

3:25 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:35 PM

1:35 PM → 7:30 PM

3:25 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:35 PM

1:35 PM → 7:30 PM

3:25 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:35 PM

1:35 PM → 7:30 PM

3:25 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:35 PM

1:35 PM → 7:30 PM

3:25 PM → 8:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road

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6:35 PM → 12:25 AM
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