Cardiff to Manchester

Cardiff to Manchester

Cardiff
Manchester
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Cardiff to Manchester Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
02:35
10:40
$35.23
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
03:15
12:20
$44.84
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
04:25
14:10
$52.31
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
04:45
11:40
$29.89
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
05:20
15:50
$27.76
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
05:50
15:50
$48.04
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
06:10
15:50
$24.50
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
06:40
13:45
$33.09
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
07:25
16:55
$60.85
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
08:08
17:35
$46.97
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
08:25
13:45
$29.89
Train
Transport for Wales
Standard
08:42
12:14
$70.46
Train
GWR
Standard
09:19
12:59
$260.85
Train
Transport for Wales
Standard
09:37
13:08
$55.11
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
09:53
19:00
$30.96
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
10:13
19:20
$60.85
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
10:38
19:55
$48.04
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
11:10
17:10
$28.82
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
11:38
20:55
$48.04
Train
GWR
Standard
12:20
16:00
$261.22

How to get from Cardiff to Manchester

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 390.52 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 24.92.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 22 hours to travel between Cardiff and Manchester depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Cardiff and Manchester. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 19m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 45m to reach Manchester.

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

Travelling between Cardiff and Manchester can be as cheap as USD 24.92 if you opt for a National Express bus and as expensive as USD 390.52 if you buy a Northern Rail, Transport for Wales Train 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 Cardiff and Manchester ?

  • 20 from Cardiff to Manchester starting from 08:49 Cardiff Central until 16:49 Cardiff Central
  • 19 from Cardiff to Manchester starting from 02:50 Cardiff Sophia Gardens until 20:35 Cardiff University

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Cardiff to Manchester 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 Cardiff and Manchester

Megabus, National Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

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

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

Transportation from Cardiff to Manchester

Facts about the transport from Cardiff to Manchester

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport3h 19m
Earliest Departure2:50 AM
Latest Departure8:35 PM
Departures per day39
Distance301 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAer Lingus, EasyJet, Megabus, National Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales