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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cambridge to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cambridge to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $30
tomorrow
from $26
Thursday
from $24
Friday
from $27
Saturday
from $17
Sunday
from $17
Monday
from $16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    7:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    10:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    1:35 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    12:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Manchester via Nottingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 15m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      2:45 PM
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 30m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    6:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    1:35 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    12:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    5:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    5:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    7:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    4:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    1:35 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    12:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    1:05 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    10:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    12:05 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    4:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    10:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    3:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    12:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $48

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    1:05 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    4:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    10:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    7:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $44

Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Cambridge and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Cambridge to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Cambridge and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 buses from Cambridge to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Manchester, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cambridge to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Manchester starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 4h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:35 AM
Latest Bus 7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 132.4 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cambridge to Manchester

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cambridge for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
$30
Wednesday 03/26
$26
Thursday 03/27
$24
Friday 03/28
$27
Saturday 03/29
$35
Sunday 03/30
$17
Monday 03/31
$16
Tuesday 04/01
$17
Wednesday 04/02
$19
Thursday 04/03
$28
Friday 04/04
$24
Saturday 04/05
$30
Sunday 04/06
$25
Monday 04/07
$30
Tuesday 04/08
$30
Wednesday 04/09
$21
Thursday 04/10
$18
Friday 04/11
$31
Saturday 04/12
$23
Sunday 04/13
$24
Monday 04/14
$30
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
$17
Thursday 04/17
$19
Friday 04/18
$137
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cambridge to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cambridge to Manchester. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Manchester, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cambridge to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cambridge to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cambridge to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cambridge to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Cambridge to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Cambridge to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cambridge to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $30
Fastest Bus 6h 35m
Earliest Bus 1:35 AM
Last Bus 7:15 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 3/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cambridge and Manchester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cambridge to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Cambridge to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cambridge to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cambridge to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Cambridge to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cambridge to Manchester bus

How much does a Cambridge Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 4h 20m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cambridge to Manchester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Cambridge to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Cambridge to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cambridge to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Cambridge to Manchester is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Cambridge starts at 1:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cambridge to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Cambridge for Manchester starts at 7:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cambridge Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Cambridge to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cambridge to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cambridge Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cambridge Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cambridge to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cambridge to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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