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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Manchester Airport will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cardiff for Manchester Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 218 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Manchester Airport coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:10 Cardiff | 9h50 | 15:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:15 Cardiff | 8h10 | 19:25 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:45 Cardiff | 9h40 | 04:25 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport
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Buses from Cardiff to Manchester Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 11:15. The fastest coach covers the 218 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 218 km |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 05:10 |
Last bus 11:15 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Cardiff to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Manchester Airport with National Express, Megabus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Manchester Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Manchester Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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