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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride) | Shudehill | Cheapest | |||||
| Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride) | Shudehill | Fastest | |||||
| Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride) | Shudehill | No tags | |||||
| Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride) | Shudehill | No tags | |||||
| Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride) | 116673 | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$23 - $53 | Average Duration8h 40m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Train | Average Price$79 - $79 | Average Duration4h 30m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | ||
Carpool | Average Price$22 - $22 | Average Duration3h 20m | 9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cambridge to ManchesterAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Manchester was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of $19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cambridge to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $19 to $48 for a bus ticket from Cambridge to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-09-30.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cambridge to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cambridge to Manchester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cambridge to Manchester.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cambridge to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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