The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Cwmbran
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Cwmbran is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Cwmbran will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 3 buses that leave Manchester for Cwmbran every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 7 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 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 train and coach for Manchester to Cwmbran
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cwmbran among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 210 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Manchester to Cwmbran bus times
Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:20 Manchester | 6h20 | 20:40 Cwmbran | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 11:40 Manchester | 5h40 | 17:20 Cwmbran | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Manchester | 6h40 | 20:40 Cwmbran | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Cwmbran
Buses from Manchester to Cwmbran run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
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Distance 210 km |
Average bus duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Manchester to CwmbranYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Cwmbran with FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Cwmbran
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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