The average bus between Manchester and Shefford takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Shefford. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Shefford. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Shefford at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Shefford? 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 Manchester to Shefford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Shefford station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Manchester to Shefford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Shefford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Shefford is 205.2 km. The road distance is 284 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.