What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Manchester Airport Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Manchester Airport Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Manchester Airport via London Euston and Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station?

The distance between Cambridge and Manchester Airport Station is 237 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station bus from?

Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station is to train via London which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station bus arrive?

Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station?

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Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station 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 Wilmslowtrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 42m
£87–171
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester Airportbus Uk076 / ...
5h 30m
£21–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
5h 17m
£37–92
Drive 150.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Manchester Airport Stationcar 150.7 mi
3h 12m
£37–53
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 45m
£95–358
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 18m
£93–142
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
4h 44m
£52–171
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
5h 25m
£57–137
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 40m
£127–285

Cambridge to Manchester Airport Station by train and foot

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Distance: 236 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Manchester Airport Station, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Manchester Airport via King's Cross, London Euston, and Wilmslow in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 17m.

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