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How to get fromCambridge to Swinton (Manchester)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Swinton (Manchester) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 30m
    £89–149

  2. Bus via Birmingham

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    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 14m
    £22–34

  3. Drive  157.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Swinton (Manchester)car car 157.9 mi
    3h 34m
    £40–57

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 6m
    £105–297

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 46m
    £82–121

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 14m
    £31–49

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    5h 58m
    £60–178

  8. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    6h 35m
    £65–160

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 32m
    £67–173

Cambridge to Swinton (Manchester) by train and foot

Calendar230Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Swinton (Manchester), England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Swinton (Manchester) via King's Cross, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Salford Crescent in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Swinton (Manchester) via Millennium Point, Shudehill Interchange, and Pendlebury Health Centre in around 6h 14m.

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