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Cardiff to Greater Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Greater Manchester takes 5h 21m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Greater Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 21m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus bus Uk071
5h 50m
£20–35

Cardiff to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Manchester via Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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