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Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus with Megabus

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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Cheapest

£34

Average

£36

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

13:105h50

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

19:00Cardiff Central (CDF)

£341One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

13:455h15

Manchester, Airport

19:00Cardiff Central (CDF)

£371One-way

0 changes

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 14 February

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	13:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	5h50	19:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	13:45 Manchester, Airport	5h15	19:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 changesDirect
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Bus times from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Fastest Journey

5 h 15 m

Average

5 h 33 m

Buses per day

Distance

232 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

13:455h15

Manchester, Airport

19:00Cardiff Central (CDF)

£371One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

13:105h50

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

19:00Cardiff Central (CDF)

£341One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

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Price information

Distance

231 km

Average bus duration

6h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 10m

First bus

08:30

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus and National Express Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

For as little as £7 you can travel by coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Megabus and National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) - Cardiff Central (CDF) coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF).

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is 5 h to travel the 143 mile long trip, with around there are 18 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 05: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 22: 40.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 10 direct coaches from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach with Megabus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is October.

You have options as you can travel to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

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The major coach station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Cardiff.

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