Buses to Manchester from Cardiff

The journey to Manchester 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, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Cardiff and Manchester on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Megabus schedule

Travel from Cardiff to Manchester with Megabus in 5 hours 30 minutes.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Cardiff and Manchester?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Cardiff to Manchester, departing as early as 06:00.

• How long is the bus trip from Cardiff to Manchester?

  The fastest bus to Manchester from Cardiff takes 4 hours 55 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 45 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Cardiff?

  It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

• Which bus companies operate between Cardiff and Manchester?

  Megabus and megabus run buses to Manchester from Cardiff.

• What time is the earliest bus from Cardiff to Manchester?

  The first bus to Manchester from Cardiff leaves at 06:00. The journey takes about 5 hours.

• When is the last bus to Manchester from Cardiff?

  The last bus leaves Cardiff at 13:40, arriving into Manchester at 19:15. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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