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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Trafford is to bus via Birmingham which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 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 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Trafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 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 St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

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 9m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 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 9m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Cambridge to Trafford bus arrive?

Cambridge to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road 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 3630+ hotels available in Trafford.

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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 9m
£93–170
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
6h 41m
£21–35
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Traffordcar 157.3 mi
3h 21m
£39–56
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
4h 54m
£99–335
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 32m
£91–147
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 59m
£37–84
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 44m
£63–162
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 23m
£63–158
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 29m
£70–199
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 39m
£133–313

Cambridge to Trafford by train, foot, and tram

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Distance: 242.9 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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 St Peter's Square in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Parkway via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Exchange Square in around 6h 41m.

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