The average train between Cambridge and University of Manchester takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to University of 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.
Trains run hourly between Cambridge and University of Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into University of Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to University of Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at University of Manchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Cambridge to University of Manchester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to University of Manchester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Cambridge and University of Manchester is 211.6 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to University of Manchester via King's Cross, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 53m.