The average bus between Greater Manchester and Lavenham takes 13h 40m and the fastest bus takes 8h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Lavenham. 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 3 times a day between Greater Manchester and Lavenham. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Lavenham at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Lavenham? 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 Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Lavenham station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Greater Manchester to Lavenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Lavenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thetford station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Lavenham is 252.5 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a bus from Raby Street to Norman Way via Milton Keynes Coachway, Luton Station Interchange, Hampton by Hilton, Luton DART Parkway, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 20m.