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South Wales to Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Wales and Manchester takes 9h 3m 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.

9h 3m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
8h 21m
£31–51

South Wales to Manchester bus times

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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 237.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between South Wales and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Fernhill station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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