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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Manchester takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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.

4h 21m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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  1. Take the train from Cambridge to Nuneatontrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 1m
£90–139

Cambridge to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly via Nuneaton in around 4h 1m.

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