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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Manchester Airport | City Centre | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Manchester Airport | Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Shudehill | Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Shudehill | City Centre | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Manchester (Moss Lane East) | Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Cambridge
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$33 - $123 | Average Duration8h 15m | 5kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$54 - $54 | Average Duration3h 30m | 9kg CO₂e |
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Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $33
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Cambridge by bus
What is the travel distance from Manchester to Cambridge?
The distance between Manchester and Cambridge is around 214 km (133 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Cambridge?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shudehill, in Manchester, and end it at City Centre, in Cambridge.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Cambridge was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $27To 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 $27 to $117 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-25.
