The average bus between Manchester and Cranfield University takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Cranfield University. 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 Manchester and Cranfield University. 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 University at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cranfield University. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cranfield University station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Manchester to Cranfield University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Cranfield University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Cranfield University is 190.3 km. The road distance is 252 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.