What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Manchester?

The distance between Cambridge and Manchester is 240 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cambridge to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Manchester bus from?

Cambridge to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Manchester train from?

Cambridge to Manchester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Cambridge to Manchester bus arrive?

Cambridge to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cambridge to Manchester train arrive?

Cambridge to Manchester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Manchester is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cambridge to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Manchester?

Book your Cambridge to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Manchester?

Book your Cambridge to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Cambridge to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 32m
£43–244
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
6h 10m
£16–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 18m
£23–52
Drive 152.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Manchestercar 152.6 mi
3h 24m
£38–54
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 14m
£62–236
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 1m
£46–91
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 54m
£38–177
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
4h 58m
£50–151
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
5h 40m
£64–158

Cambridge to Manchester by train and foot

310Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 18m.

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