Manchester to Cardiff

Manchester to Cardiff

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Manchester to Cardiff Schedule

Manchester to Cardiff Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
National Express Standard AC 00:05 - 20:05£ 35.17
National Express Standard AC 04:45 - 16:45£ 26.43
National Express Standard AC 07:00 - 23:20£ 38.60
Megabus Standard AC 08:20 - 16:30£ 19.99
National Express Standard AC 11:40 - 02:40£ 35.17
Megabus Standard AC 12:10 - 00:10£ 21.01
National Express Standard AC 15:00 - 03:05£ 44.94
National Express Standard AC 17:30 - 13:55£ 28.11
Aer Lingus Economy 19:40 - 08:00£ 158.58
Megabus Standard AC 20:55 - 01:50£ 20.04
National Express Standard AC 23:40 - 13:00£ 37.99

Transportation from Manchester to Cardiff

Facts about the transport from Manchester to Cardiff

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport5h 5m
Earliest Departure12:05 AM
Latest Departure11:40 PM
Departures per day461
Distance340 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAer Lingus, Megabus, National Express

How to get from Manchester to Cardiff

Travelling between Manchester and Cardiff is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 200.41 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.80.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cardiff?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 28 hours to travel between Manchester and Cardiff depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Manchester and Cardiff. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 15m to reach Cardiff.

How much does it cost to get from Manchester to Cardiff?

Travelling between Manchester and Cardiff can be as cheap as USD 18.80 if you opt for a Megabus bus and as expensive as USD 200.41 if you buy a Aer Lingus flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Manchester and Cardiff ?

  • 459 from Manchester to Cardiff starting from 00:05 MAN Airport Bus Stop until 23:40 Manchester Bus Station
  • 2 by flight from Manchester to Cardiff starting from 16:15 Manchester Airport Uk until 19:40 Manchester Airport Uk

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Manchester to Cardiff.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Manchester to Cardiff overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Manchester and Cardiff

Megabus, National Express

What is the most popular transport to get from Manchester to Cardiff?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus