Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) Buses

Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) buses

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The average bus between Manchester and Cardiff Airport (CWL) takes 8h 38m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. 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.

8h 38m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...

7h 46m

£28–41

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 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:00 PM → 10:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 9:16 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 10:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 9:16 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 10:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 9:16 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 10:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:28 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 8:18 PM
8h 38m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
6:10 PM → 6:11 AM
Arrives next day
12h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 9:16 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 10:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 9:16 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 10:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 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.

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 Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff - North Road, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 46m.

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Manchester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) buses

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