What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Salford?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Salford is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Salford?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Salford is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Salford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Salford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Salford. 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 Salford?

The distance between Cambridge and Salford is 240 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Salford without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Salford without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Salford?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cambridge to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Salford bus from?

Cambridge to Salford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Salford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Salford?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Salford is to train via London which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Cambridge to Salford bus arrive?

Cambridge to Salford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cambridge to Salford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Salford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Salford is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cambridge to Salford.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Salford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Salford?

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Where can I stay near Salford?

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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 33m
£92–171
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 Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 2m
£22–37
Drive 154.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Salfordcar 154.8 mi
3h 28m
£38–55
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 29m
£103–370
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 24m
£92–146
Bus
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 29m
£34–77
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 27m
£56–200
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 8m
£61–146
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 41m
£68–176
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
5h 23m
£133–308

Cambridge to Salford 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 Salford, 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 Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Shudehill Interchange via Newhall Street in around 5h 2m.

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