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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge Station to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge Station to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge Station and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge Station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Airport Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge Station and Manchester?

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

The distance between Cambridge Station and Manchester is 240 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge Station to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £150.

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

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

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

Cambridge Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge Station to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cambridge Station to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Cambridge Station to Manchester bus arrive?

Cambridge Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge Station to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge Station to Manchester is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cambridge Station to Manchester.

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

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Cambridge Station to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge Station to Manchester 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
£87–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus 786
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 42m
£33–56
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge Station to Manchestercar 162.3 mi
3h 2m
£41–58
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 12m
£102–293
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 2m
£80–125
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
£80–119
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
4h 59m
£59–164
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
5h 59m
£69–156
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
5h 55m
£65–170

Cambridge Station to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Cambridge Station, England and Manchester, 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 vehicle from Cambridge Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Parkside, Airport Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 42m.

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