The average bus between Greater Manchester and Cambridge takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Greater Manchester and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Cambridge? 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 Greater Manchester to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Cambridge station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Greater Manchester to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Cambridge is 210.3 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a bus from Raby Street to Drummer St Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station in around 5h 19m.