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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Trafford is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Trafford is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Trafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Westinghouse Road via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Trafford?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Parkway via London Euston and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Trafford?

The distance between Cambridge and Trafford is 244 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Trafford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 15m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cambridge to Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Trafford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Trafford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Trafford?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Trafford is to train via London which takes 4h 15m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Cambridge to Trafford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Trafford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Trafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Trafford is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cambridge to Trafford.

Where can I stay near Trafford?

There are 3590+ hotels available in Trafford.

Cambridge to Trafford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Trafford 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
4h 15m
£89–148
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 / ...
7h 41m
£30–49
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Traffordcar 157.3 mi
3h 21m
£40–57
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 4m
£112–326
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 36m
£82–118
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 41m
£66–258
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 19m
£71–230
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 Piccadillytrain
6h 40m
£72–244

Cambridge to Trafford by train, foot, and tram

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Distance: 242.7 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Trafford, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Parkway via King's Cross, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Westinghouse Road via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 7h 41m.

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