The average bus between Cranfield and Manchester takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cranfield to Manchester. 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 hourly between Cranfield and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cranfield is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Cranfield to Manchester? 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 Cranfield to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cranfield station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Cranfield to Manchester bus services, operated by Uno, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Cranfield to Manchester bus services, operated by Uno, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Cranfield and Manchester is 191.5 km. The road distance is 258 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m.