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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Cambridge

Composite routes from Manchester to Cambridge

Cheapest
3 h 1 min
Car
264 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 25 min
Bus
213 km.
from €26.09
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$189.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$329.10

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77

Stagecoach East

Phone:
01733207860
Email:
cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.16–$4.43

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Milton
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

Great Northern

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cambridge is to bus which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $52.17 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cambridge. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cambridge via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cambridge?

The distance between Manchester and Cambridge is 324 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cambridge without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 5m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Manchester to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cambridge bus from?

Manchester to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cambridge train from?

Manchester to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cambridge is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 5m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $53.26 - $184.78 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Manchester to Cambridge bus arrive?

Manchester to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cambridge station.

Where does the Manchester to Cambridge train arrive?

Manchester to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cambridge is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Manchester to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Cambridge?

Book your Manchester to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Cambridge?

Book your Manchester to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 688+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $60.21 per night.
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