The average bus between Manchester and Cowbridge takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cowbridge. 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 Manchester and Cowbridge. 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 Cowbridge at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Cowbridge? 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 Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and arriving at Cardiff North Road station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Manchester to Cowbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Cowbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Manchester and Cowbridge is 239 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Town Hall via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 7h 6m.