The average train between Manchester and Soham takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Soham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Soham. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Soham at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Soham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Soham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Soham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Manchester to Soham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Soham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Soham station.
Book your Manchester to Soham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Soham is 214.8 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Soham via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 4h 15m.