Cambridge to Manchester Trains

Cambridge to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Manchester takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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Take the train from Cambridge to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

4h 2m

£80–125

Cambridge to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:19 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 AM → 3:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:19 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Manchester? 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.