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Cambridge to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Manchester takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 35m
£92–175

Cambridge to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cambridge to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 35m.

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