Cambridge to Manchester train with East Midlands Trains

Sat, 19 Apr
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£60

Average price

£89

Fastest journey

4 h 44 m

Average duration

5 h

Trains per day

5

Distance

213 km

Cheap tickets

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

Great NorthernW23514+LNERC71326+Northern Rail (3)W46126
08:265h02
Cambridge station (CBG)
13:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£601One-way
2 changes
Great NorthernGN129400+East Midlands TrainsW21745+LNERC71328+Northern Rail (3)W45973
08:395h22
Cambridge North (CMB)
14:01Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£611One-way
3 changes
Great NorthernGN129500+Abellio Greater AngliaC65589+LNERC71323+Northern Rail (3)W45970
08:094h53
Cambridge North (CMB)
13:02Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£901One-way
3 changes
Great NorthernW23514+LNERC71510+TransPennine ExpressP12721
08:264h44
Cambridge station (CBG)
13:10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1181One-way
2 changes
Great NorthernGN129400+East Midlands TrainsW21745
08:394h59
Cambridge North (CMB)
13:38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1181One-way
1 change

Live departures

Cambridge to Manchester train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 18 April
Last updated at 20:27
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
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On time
20:53 Cambridge station (CBG)
8h41
05:34 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2 changes
Saturday 19 April
great_northernGN129500+greater_angliaC65589+london_north_eastern_railwayC71323+northern_railW45970
On time
07:09 Cambridge North (CMB)
4h53
12:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
3 changes
great_northernW23514+london_north_eastern_railwayC71510+transpennine_expressP12721
On time
07:26 Cambridge station (CBG)
4h44
12:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2 changes
great_northernW23514+london_north_eastern_railwayC71326+northern_railW46126
On time
07:26 Cambridge station (CBG)
5h02
12:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2 changes
great_northernGN129400+east_midlands_railwayW21745+london_north_eastern_railwayC71328+northern_railW45973
On time
07:39 Cambridge North (CMB)
5h22
13:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
3 changes
great_northernGN129400+east_midlands_railwayW21745
On time
07:39 Cambridge North (CMB)
4h59
12:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cambridge to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Cambridge to Manchester is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cambridge to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cambridge to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cambridge to Manchester.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cambridge to Manchester

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Trains from Cambridge to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £12 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
212 km
Average train duration
4h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Trains per day
6
Train providers
7
Fastest train
3h 35m
First train
04:53
Last train
15:34
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train providers: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains trains Cambridge to Manchester

You can travel by train to Manchester from Cambridge with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains for as low as £31. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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 Cambridge to Manchester with East Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 2 min
  • Cheapest Price: £31

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