Manchester to Cranfield Buses

Manchester to Cranfield buses

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The average bus between Manchester and Cranfield takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cranfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...

5h 14m

£34–74

Manchester to Cranfield bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Cranfield. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cranfield at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

4:55 PM → 9:07 PM
4h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:08 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:08 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

2:45 AM → 7:53 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:21 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Manchester to Cranfield buses

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