The average bus between Cardiff and Old Trafford takes 6h 21m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Old Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Old Trafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Cardiff to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Old Trafford is 228.6 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Old Trafford via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Warwick Road in around 6h.