The average bus between Irlam and Cardiff takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irlam 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Irlam and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Irlam 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Irlam to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and arriving at Cardiff North Road station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Irlam to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Irlam to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Irlam and Cardiff is 224.2 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a bus from Lathom Road to Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 1m.