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      Cardiff to Manchester Bus or Train: Find Cheap Tickets

      Cardiff to Manchester Manchester to Cardiff

      Cardiff to Manchester Route Overview

      Cardiff to Manchester bus is a popular way of travelling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: coach and train. We found up to 4 bus departures, including 3 night buses. There are 9 train departures available on this route.
      Departure station and country CardiffUnited Kingdom
      Arrival station and country ManchesterUnited Kingdom
      Travel Distance 188 mi
      Average Trip Duration 01h 00min
      Total Departures 4
      Popular Operators Megabus UK
      Lowest Price £34
      Transportation Options Coach, Train

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      Traveling by coach from Cardiff to Manchester

      The shortest travel distance between Cardiff and Manchester is 188 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is h.

      Overnight coaches

      If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Manchester earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Cardiff to Manchester. The overnight coach departs at and arrives at the same day.

      Coach companies

      Megabus UK is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

      Departure and arrival stations

      If you're wanting more detailed information about either Cardiff or Manchester, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
      Cardiff
      You can see information about the departure station and stops Cardiff here.
      Manchester
      You can see information about the arrival station and stops Manchester here.

      Cheapest ticket prices

      Adult ticket: £34 (One-Way) or £68 (Return).

      Trip reviews from Cardiff to Manchester

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      Other popular destinations from Manchester

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      Other ways of travelling between Cardiff and Manchester

      In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Manchester below.

      Trains from Cardiff to Manchester

      Another transportation option is taking a train from Cardiff to Manchester. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.

      Cardiff to Manchester Bus Summary

      Route Overview Key Info
      Departure Station Cardiff
      Destination Station Manchester
      Daily Departures Over 4 bus departures , including more than 3 night buses.
      Travel Distance 188 mi
      Travel Time 01:00

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