Bus Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Cardiff from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$29

tomorrow

$23

Monday

$21

Tuesday

$21

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$26

Friday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 55m	2:20 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 35m	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:25 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	11h 5m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 11:40:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
National Express	6h 40m	6:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	11h 5m	5:25 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 5:25:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	8h 0m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:05 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	9h 25m	9:10 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:35 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	7h 30m	4:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:40 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- National Express
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	5h 5m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	6h 20m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	11h 5m	5:25 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	8h 0m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:05 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	6h 55m	5:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	8h 0m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:05 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	9h 35m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:25 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	11h 5m	5:25 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:25:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 5m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	8h 0m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:05 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	9h 35m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:25 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	9h 35m	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:25 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	5h 50m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  9:40 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- National Express
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	8h 5m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	9h 25m	9:10 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:35 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	2:20 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	9h 35m	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:25 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  9:40 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- National Express
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 5m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	7h 45m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	9h 0m	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	11h 5m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 11:40:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	11h 5m	5:25 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 5:25:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Cardiff. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 37 buses from Manchester Airport to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Cardiff, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 13 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Cardiff starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:20 PM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	135.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Cardiff

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$29

Sunday 07/26

$23

Monday 07/27

$21

Tuesday 07/28

$21

Wednesday 07/29

$23

Thursday 07/30

$26

Friday 07/31

$21

Saturday 08/01

$25

Sunday 08/02

$23

Monday 08/03

$23

Tuesday 08/04

$23

Wednesday 08/05

$24

Thursday 08/06

$23

Friday 08/07

$26

Saturday 08/08

$26

Sunday 08/09

$28

Monday 08/10

$32

Tuesday 08/11

$25

Wednesday 08/12

$23

Thursday 08/13

$21

Friday 08/14

$27

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Cardiff. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Cardiff, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester Airport to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester Airport to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester Airport to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester Airport to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester Airport to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Manchester Airport to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester Airport to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:10 PM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	7/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester Airport and Cardiff.

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

University

Park Place 50

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester Airport to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester Airport to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Cardiff bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 5h 5m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester Airport to Cardiff?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester Airport to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester Airport to Cardiff take?

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Manchester Airport to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Manchester Airport starts at 2:20 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Manchester Airport to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Cardiff starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Airport Cardiff route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester Airport to Cardiff, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport to Cardiff bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Airport Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Manchester Airport to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester Airport to Cardiff

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!