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How to get fromManchester to Cambridgeshireby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Cambridgeshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    5h
    £70–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk023
    2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk950
    7h 23m
    £27–45

  3. Drive  158 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cambridgeshirecar car 158 mi
    3h 5m
    £40–58

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to The Busway Longstanton Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 1m
    £99–326

  5. Train via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    5h 9m
    £69–110

Manchester to Cambridgeshire by train and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cambridgeshire, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ely every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Osborn Close via Luton DART Parkway, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Emmanuel Street, and Longstanton Park-and-Ride in around 7h 23m.

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