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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Manchester Piccadilly Station station. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Cambridge and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 240 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

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

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Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station - 8 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station, including transfers.

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

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Train
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 33m
£91–168
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
6h 33m
£34–77
Drive 161.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 161.5 mi
3h
£39–57
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
4h 2m
£99–366
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 1m
£93–143
Train #2
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 / ...
4h 56m
£95–144
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 1m
£55–179
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 42m
£60–145

Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train and foot

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 33m.

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