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TodayMay 16
from $26
TomorrowMay 17
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ThuMay 22
from $18
FriMay 23

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Shudehill
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Cambridge.

Bus
Average Price$18 - $68Average Duration7h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$128 - $128Average Duration4h 43m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $26Average Duration3h 40m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Cambridge

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Manchester to Cambridge: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26
Average bus trip duration7h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure2:45am
Distance132 miles (212 km)
Latest bus departure7:20pm

Manchester to Cambridge Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Manchester to Cambridge, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/14
$18
05/15
$19
Today
$26
05/17
$21
05/18
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05/19
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Cambridge was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Cambridge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $27 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-05-17.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Manchester and Cambridge!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Manchester to Cambridge.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Manchester to Cambridge that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Manchester to Cambridge while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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