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 which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 15m.

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 to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Manchester via Luton DART Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 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 57m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway 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.

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

Book your Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus tickets online with FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3580+ 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 57m
£89–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchesterbus Uk023
5h 15m
£22–34
Drive 151.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Greater Manchestercar 151.3 mi
3h 21m
£38–55
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 51m
£112–325
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
Bus via Bedford
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 541 / ...
7h 37m
£31–54
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 28m
£66–257
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Luton DART Parkwaybus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 7m
£74–220

Cambridge to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Manchester via Luton DART Parkway in around 5h 15m.

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