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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Cambridgeshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain train
    4h 22m
    £58–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk083
    6h 58m
    £26–43

  3. Drive 158 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cambridgeshirecar car 158 mi
    3h 5m
    £39–56

  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
    5h 27m
    £108–379

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 36m
    £80–130

  6. 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 / ...
    4h 53m
    £85–130

Manchester to Cambridgeshire by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Linden End via Doncaster, Peterborough, Ely, and Tesco in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Osborn Close via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Emmanuel Street, and Longstanton Park-and-Ride in around 6h 58m.

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