The average bus between South Wales and Manchester takes 9h 4m and the fastest bus takes 6h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Wales to Manchester. 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 South Wales and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from South Wales to Manchester? 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 South Wales to Manchester. However, there are services departing from South Wales station and arriving at Manchester station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
South Wales to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
South Wales to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between South Wales and Manchester is 213 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a bus from Fernhill station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 22m.