Manchester to Cambridge train

Fri, Oct 11
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Transpennine Express
C42783
12:07AM8h01
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:08AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1281One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C31712
05:05AM3h57
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:02AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1501One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
G30335
05:23AM4h39
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:02AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1501One-way
3 transfers
Transpennine Express
C42783
12:07AM7h21
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
07:28AMCambridge North (CMB)
$1531One-way
3 transfers
Cross Country
C31712
05:05AM4h05
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:10AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1531One-way
1 transfer

Manchester to Cambridge train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 11
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Transpennine Express
C42783
12:07AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)7h21 07:28AM Cambridge North (CMB)3 transfers
Transpennine Express
C42783
12:07AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)8h01 08:08AM Cambridge station (CBG)2 transfers
Cross Country
C31712
05:05AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4h05 09:10AM Cambridge station (CBG)1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
C31712
05:05AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3h57 09:02AM Cambridge station (CBG)2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C79553
05:11AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4h19 09:30AM Cambridge station (CBG)3 transfers
Avanti West Coast
G30335
05:23AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4h39 10:02AM Cambridge station (CBG)3 transfers

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Fastest train times from Manchester to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

3 h 57 m

Average

5 h 23 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

213 km

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Cambridge without transferring at least once.

Fastest
Avanti West Coast
C31712
05:05AM3h57
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:02AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1501One-way
2 transfers
Cross Country
C31712
05:05AM4h05
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:10AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1531One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
C79553
05:11AM4h19
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:30AMCambridge station (CBG)
$3601One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West Coast
G30335
05:23AM4h39
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:02AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1501One-way
3 transfers
Transpennine Express
C42783
12:07AM7h21
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
07:28AMCambridge North (CMB)
$1531One-way
3 transfers

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Cambridge

distanceDistance131 miles (212 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 30 min
priceAverage train ticket price$122 (€105)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Manchester to Cambridge cover the 131 miles (212 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 30 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $63 (€54), but the average price of train tickets is $122 (€105).

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and Virgin Trains from Manchester to Cambridge trains

Buy your official East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and Virgin Trains train tickets to Cambridge from Manchester from $47 (€40) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Manchester to Cambridge with East Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 56 min
  • Cheapest Price: $59

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Cambridge

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Cambridge.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Cambridge can start from as little as $63 (€54) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Cambridge is $122 (€105); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Manchester and Cambridge is on average 3 h 30 min   for the 131 mile (212 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Manchester to Cambridge by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to Cambridge leaves at 5: 13 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Cambridge leaves at 8: 13 PM.
There are 25 trains a day from Manchester to Cambridge which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Cambridge. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Cambridge.
Take the Manchester to Cambridge train with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Cambridge from Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 13 PM.
A trip to Cambridge from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Cambridge is October.
You have options as you can travel to Cambridge from Manchester 2 different ways: train or bus.

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