Greater Manchester to Cardiff Buses

Greater Manchester to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Cardiff takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 9m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus 216 / ...

5h 7m

£25–41

Greater Manchester to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Greater Manchester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM
6h • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
6:35 PM → 12:25 AM
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5h 50m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:05 PM
6h • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:25 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:05 PM
6h • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 6:05 PM
6h • 1 change
1:35 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Cardiff? 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.

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Greater Manchester to Cardiff bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM

1:35 PM → 7:50 PM

3:25 PM → 9:50 PM

6:35 PM → 12:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:55 PM

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM

1:35 PM → 7:50 PM

3:25 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:00 PM

12:05 PM → 6:25 PM

1:35 PM → 7:50 PM

3:25 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:45 PM

12:05 PM → 5:45 PM

1:35 PM → 7:40 PM

3:25 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:45 PM

12:05 PM → 5:45 PM

1:35 PM → 7:40 PM

3:25 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:55 PM

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM

1:35 PM → 7:50 PM

3:25 PM → 9:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:55 PM

12:05 PM → 6:05 PM

1:35 PM → 7:50 PM

3:25 PM → 9:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Bus Station to University RE

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Bus trips from Greater Manchester

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Alternative transport options

6:35 PM → 12:25 AM
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