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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Piccadilly Station station to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge?

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Cambridge is 240 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.

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

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 3h 27m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge bus arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge train arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge.

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Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge - 8 ways to travel via train

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge, including transfers.

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 27m
£93–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
6h 40m
£34–77
Drive 160.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridgecar 160.9 mi
2h 59m
£39–57
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 21m
£100–367
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
4h 2m
£68–112
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 8m
£91–141
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 31m
£94–136
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 21m
£55–179

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Cambridge by train and foot

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Drummer St Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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