Train Manchester to Cambridge from £112 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Cambridge takes 3h 53m 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 53m

Duration

202 mi

Distance

£112

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

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 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 22, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 23, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 24, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 25, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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