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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cambridge Station is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cambridge Station is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cambridge Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cambridge Station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cambridge Station?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cambridge Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cambridge via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cambridge Station?

The distance between Manchester and Cambridge Station is 203 miles. The road distance is 162.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cambridge Station without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Manchester to Cambridge Station, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Cambridge Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cambridge Station?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cambridge Station is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £200 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Manchester to Cambridge Station bus arrive?

Manchester to Cambridge Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Manchester to Cambridge Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Cambridge Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cambridge Station is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Manchester to Cambridge Station.

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

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

Book your Manchester to Cambridge Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cambridge Station?

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Manchester to Cambridge Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Hinckley
best
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 9m
£91–140
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
5h 52m
£21–36
Drive 161.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cambridge Stationcar 161.8 mi
3h 1m
£40–57
Fly Manchester Airport 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
£100–372
Train
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 32m
£93–135
Bus
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 59m
£36–79
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 21m
£55–199
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 22m
£67–177

Manchester to Cambridge Station by train

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Distance: 201.6 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge via Nuneaton in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Cambridge Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 in around 5h 52m.

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