4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cambridge to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Manchester:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Manchester costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Manchester costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Manchester
How to get from Cambridge to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 AM5h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:20 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 AM5h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:20 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C21590+
P768288:25 AM4h10Cambridge North (CMB)12:35 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$871One-way1 transfer 
G00956+
W341028:00 AM4h19Cambridge station (CBG)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 AM6h05Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$621One-way1 transfer
- NX777 · NX1219:50 AM6h50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:40 PMManchester, Coach Station$661One-way1 transfer
- NX777 · NX4211:50 AM5h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)7:35 AMManchester, Coach Station$801One-way1 transfer
- BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:20 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:20 PMManchester Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:30 PMManchester Airport$2951One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 31
Sep 01
Sep 02
Sep 03
Sep 04
Sep 05
Sep 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Cambridge to Manchester.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Manchester:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Manchester costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Manchester costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach East to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Thameslink, Cross Country, Great Northern to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Travelling from Cambridge to Manchester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
