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Check the bus schedule for Cambridge to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £31
tomorrow
from £12
Tuesday
from £23
Wednesday
from £17
Thursday
from £18
Friday
from £23
Saturday
from £13

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    13:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    22:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    16:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    01:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £64
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    12:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    21:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £66
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    18:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    05:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:15
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      14:00
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      17:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    13:05
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    22:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    01:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    10:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    19:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    22:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    01:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    05:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    13:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:15
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      14:00
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      17:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    05:25
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    18:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    05:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    22:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:15
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      14:00
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      17:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    17:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    05:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    17:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    10:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    19:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:15
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      14:00
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      17:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    06:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    17:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    17:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 25m
    0
    06:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    17:10
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    13:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    22:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:15
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      14:00
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 3h 10m
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      17:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    13:05
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    10:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    13:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    22:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cambridge and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cambridge to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Cambridge to Manchester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Cambridge and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 31 coaches from Cambridge to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Manchester, with 7 offers.

All facts for Cambridge to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 11 times by bus from Cambridge to Manchester in one click. Book your Cambridge to Manchester bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 20m
Earliest Coach 09:50
Latest Coach 18:55
Daily Bus Connections 11 Ø
Distance 213.1 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cambridge to Manchester?

Every day, 11 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cambridge for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 17/03
Tuesday 18/03
Wednesday 19/03
Thursday 20/03
Friday 21/03
Saturday 22/03
Sunday 23/03
£31
Monday 24/03
£25
Tuesday 25/03
£23
Wednesday 26/03
£17
Thursday 27/03
£18
Friday 28/03
£23
Saturday 29/03
£27
Sunday 30/03
£13
Monday 31/03
£12
Tuesday 01/04
£23
Wednesday 02/04
£14
Thursday 03/04
£22
Friday 04/04
£18
Saturday 05/04
£23
Sunday 06/04
£18
Monday 07/04
£23
Tuesday 08/04
£23
Wednesday 09/04
£16
Thursday 10/04
£14
Friday 11/04
£23
Saturday 12/04
£18
Sunday 13/04

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 £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cambridge to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Manchester, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £48.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Cambridge to Manchester are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cambridge to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cambridge to Manchester timetable.

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 £22
Fastest Coach 6h 35m
Earliest Coach 09:50
Last Coach 18:55
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 22/03/2025

FlixBus from Cambridge to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 4h 20m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Last Coach 08:45
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 21/03/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cambridge and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cambridge to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cambridge to Manchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cambridge to Manchester bus

How much does a Cambridge Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cambridge Manchester bus trip is available from £12 and takes 4h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £69. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

How many connections are available for the Cambridge Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cambridge to Manchester is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Cambridge take?

The quickest coach from Cambridge to Manchester is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Cambridge at 09:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cambridge to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Cambridge at 18:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cambridge Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cambridge to Manchester can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Manchester from Cambridge?

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 bus for the Cambridge Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

More bus routes to Cambridge and to Manchester

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