Manchester to Cardiff Castle Buses

Manchester to Cardiff Castle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Cardiff Castle takes 6h 3m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cardiff Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 3m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £30
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 / ...

6h 2m

£25–37

Manchester to Cardiff Castle bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Cardiff Castle. 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 Castle at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Cardiff Castle? 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.

Manchester to Cardiff Castle buses

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Manchester to Cardiff Castle bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:40 AM → 6:35 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:40 AM → 6:35 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:40 AM → 6:35 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:40 AM → 6:35 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:40 AM → 6:35 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:40 AM → 6:35 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:40 AM → 6:35 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 8:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road

Bus trips from Manchester

Bus trips to Cardiff Castle

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