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Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cardiff takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.

9h 17m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 10:50 AM which arrives into Cardiff at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus12h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus12h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus12h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus12h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus12h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus12h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Manchester Airport to Cardiff - North Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 5h 40m.

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