The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG) will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Cambridge station (CBG) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £119.
Distance: 214 km
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4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:12 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h48 | 10:00 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 11:44 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 13:44 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h30 | 14:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h40 | 17:53 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 01:44 |
Last train 19:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG) trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Cambridge station (CBG) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Cambridge station (CBG) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Cambridge station (CBG)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
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