Buses to Manchester Airport
from Cardiff
The journey to Manchester Airport from Cardiff takes about 5 hours.
Buses operate daily with up to 3 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Cardiff at 06:00.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester Airport, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Cardiff and Manchester Airport on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
| Service days | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 55 minutes |
| First departure | 20:45 |
| Last departure | 20:50 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Cardiff to Manchester Airport with Megabus in 4 hours 55 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 2 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 55 minutes |
| First departure | 06:00 |
| Last departure | 13:40 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Cardiff and Manchester Airport?
Yes, buses operate daily from Cardiff to Manchester Airport, departing as early as 06:00.
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How long is the bus trip from Cardiff to Manchester Airport?
The fastest bus to Manchester Airport from Cardiff takes 4 hours 55 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester Airport from Cardiff?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Cardiff and Manchester Airport?
Megabus and megabus run buses to Manchester Airport from Cardiff.
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What time is the earliest bus from Cardiff to Manchester Airport?
The first bus to Manchester Airport from Cardiff leaves at 06:00. The journey takes about 5 hours.
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When is the last bus to Manchester Airport from Cardiff?
The last bus leaves Cardiff at 13:40, arriving into Manchester Airport at 18:40. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Manchester Airport
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol |
| 3 hours 10 minutes | 132 miles |
| Buxton |
| 1 hour 10 minutes | 16 miles |
| Huddersfield |
| 1 hour 20 minutes | 29 miles |
| London |
| 4 hours 5 minutes | 156 miles |
| Manchester |
| 12 minutes | 8.9 miles |
| Newbury |
| 4 hours | 141 miles |
| Norwich |
| 5 hours 40 minutes | 157 miles |
| Preston |
| 1 hour 40 minutes | 33 miles |
| Southampton / Weather Centre |
| 5 hours 10 minutes | 171 miles |
| Sunderland |
| 4 hours | 113 miles |
| Warrington |
| 1 hour 6 minutes | 13 miles |