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Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Cardiff Airport (CWL) takes 9h 36m and the fastest bus takes 7h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL). 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 36m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 304 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
7h 23m
£29–45

Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Cardiff Airport (CWL). The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff Airport (CWL) at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales7h 42m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales8h 43m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales9h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales7h 42m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales8h 43m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales9h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales7h 38m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales8h 38m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales13h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales7h 42m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales8h 43m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales9h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales7h 42m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales8h 43m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales9h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales7h 42m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales8h 43m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales9h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales7h 42m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales8h 43m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales9h 16m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL)? 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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  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cardiff Airport via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 23m.

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