Cambridge to Greater Manchester Buses

Cambridge to Greater Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cambridge and Greater Manchester takes 6h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Greater 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.

6h 4m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Raby Streetbus 540

5h 43m

£26–47

Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cambridge and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:15 PM → 9:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
5:15 PM → 10:30 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:55 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:55 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:55 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:55 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:55 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:45 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 2:25 PM
6h • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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