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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 223 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 zł 223, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,495.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 453 Average price | zł 223 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,495 Average price | zł 294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cambridge:
A bus is zł 231 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cambridge costing on average zł 453.
A bus is zł 1,272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Cambridge costing on average zł 1,495.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Tickets start at around zł 453 compared to roughly zł 294 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 159. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 3h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Cambridge
How to get from Manchester to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM7h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:40 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)zł 1361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM7h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:40 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)zł 1361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA13692:55 PM1h05Manchester Airport4:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airportzł 1,1441One-way0 transfers
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P247868:48 AM4h51Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)zł 2691One-way2 transfers- C04347+P668388:43 AM3h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)zł 2991One-way1 transfer
- C04368+P011803:43 PM3h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)zł 3351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM9h00Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:40 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)zł 1361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM6h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:20 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)zł 1391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM8h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)zł 1391One-way1 transfer
- BA13598:30 AM1h20Manchester Airport9:50 AMLondon Heathrow Airportzł 1,1721One-way0 transfers
- BA13619:20 AM1h15Manchester Airport10:35 AMLondon Heathrow Airportzł 1,2171One-way0 transfers
- BA136712:10 PM1h15Manchester Airport1:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airportzł 1,4521One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Cambridge
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cambridge:
A bus is zł 231 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cambridge costing on average zł 453.
A bus is zł 1,272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Cambridge costing on average zł 1,495.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Cambridge as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Cambridge by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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