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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Cambridge takes 6h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 17m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
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Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
6h 26m
£31–74

Manchester to Cambridge bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 196.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Drummer St Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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