Manchester to Cardiff bus

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Cheap coach tickets and timesManchester to Cardiff

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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Cardiff start from £18 with an average ticket price of £36.

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Cheapest Price
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Average Price
5 h 5 m
Fastest Journey
8 h 1 m
Average
24
Buses per day
231 km
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Overview: Coach from Manchester to Cardiff

distanceDistance143 miles
durationAverage coach duration5 h 5 min
priceAverage coach ticket price£23 (€26)
frequencyCoach frequency2 a day
changesDirect coachYes, there are 2 direct coaches a day
carriersCoach companiesMegabus, National Express, FlixBus or Transport for Wales

Coaches from Manchester to Cardiff cover the 143 miles long route taking on average 5 h 5 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Transport for Wales. Normally, there are 2 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £23, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £7. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Cardiff, University.

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Manchester to Cardiff

Find the best coaches to Cardiff from Manchester with Omio's travel partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from £7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Cardiff from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Manchester to Cardiff with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21

FAQs: Manchester to Cardiff coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Cardiff 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 to Cardiff.
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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Cardiff can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Cardiff is £23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Cardiff coach travel time is 5 h 5 min   for the 143 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Cardiff leaves at 05: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Cardiff leaves at 22: 40.
Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Manchester to Cardiff with Megabus or Transport for Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the best Manchester to Cardiff coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Transport for Wales. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Cardiff from Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Manchester, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. When arriving in Cardiff, you can end your route in coach stations like Cardiff, University and Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cardiff, University, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Cardiff by coach is December.
You have options as you can travel to Cardiff from Manchester 2 different ways: coach or train.
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