The average bus between Manchester and Caerphilly takes 6h 21m and the fastest bus takes 5h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Caerphilly. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 2:50 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 8:41 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 Manchester to Caerphilly? 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 Manchester to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Manchester to Caerphilly bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Caerphilly bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.
The distance between Manchester and Caerphilly is 222.1 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 22 in around 6h 32m.