Manchester to Cardiff Castle Buses

Manchester to Cardiff Castle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Cardiff Castle takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cardiff Castle. 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 23m
Duration: 213 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...

5h 51m

£25–39

Manchester to Cardiff Castle bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Cardiff Castle. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff Castle at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 10:00 PM
7h • 1 change
6:10 PM → 12:50 AM
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6h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:30 PM
6h 50m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 10:00 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 10:00 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 10:00 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 10:00 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 10:00 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 10:00 PM
7h • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Cardiff Castle? 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.

Manchester to Cardiff Castle buses

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Manchester to Cardiff Castle bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:10 PM → 7:45 PM

3:00 PM → 10:00 PM

6:10 PM → 12:50 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:40 AM → 6:30 PM

1:10 PM → 7:45 PM

3:00 PM → 10:00 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM

11:40 AM → 5:55 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 10:00 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM

11:40 AM → 5:55 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 10:00 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM

11:40 AM → 6:15 PM

1:10 PM → 7:45 PM

3:00 PM → 10:00 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM

11:40 AM → 6:15 PM

1:10 PM → 7:45 PM

3:00 PM → 10:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:05 PM

11:40 AM → 6:15 PM

1:10 PM → 7:45 PM

3:00 PM → 10:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station

Bus trips from Manchester

Bus trips to Cardiff Castle

Alternative transport options

6:10 PM → 12:50 AM
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