There are 7 ways to get from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgeLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 10m£49–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station905
6h 7m£24–44Drive 151.2 mi
- Drive from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge151.2 mi
3h 22m£38–55Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridge
5h 21m£86–267Train
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to CambridgeBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 9m£57–100Fly to London Stansted Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
6h 3m£66–183Fly to Luton Airport, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
- Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Parkside
6h 48m£74–171
University of Manchester to University of Cambridge by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from University Shopping Centre and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between University of Manchester and University of Cambridge is 242 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge, including transfers.
University of Manchester to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
University of Manchester to University of Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge is to train via London which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between University of Manchester, England and University of Cambridge, England?
You can take a vehicle from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge via University Shopping Centre, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 7m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £28–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–70
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
University of Manchester to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
University of Manchester to University of Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Manchester to University of Cambridge is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from University of Manchester to University of Cambridge.
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