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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Raby Street via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Cambridge and Greater Manchester is 242 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus from?

Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Greater Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Greater Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Greater Manchester is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cambridge to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3584+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Cambridge to Greater Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
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 54m
£89–147
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
6h 51m
£24–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Raby Streetbus 540
6h 12m
£28–47
Drive 151.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Greater Manchestercar 151.3 mi
3h 21m
£38–55
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, line 111 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus
4h 44m
£97–314
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 28m
£82–116
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 27m
£66–247
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
6h 5m
£71–209

Cambridge to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to St Mary's via King's Cross, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Raby Street via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 12m.

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