Manchester to Cambridge Trains

Manchester to Cambridge trains

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The average train between Manchester and Cambridge takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Cambridge. 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 57m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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4h 2m

£79–120

Manchester to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:15 PM → 11:13 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:15 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:37 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 5:07 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 6:08 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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