You can get from Cambridge to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
To get from Cambridge to Manchester on 23 May we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 131 miles (212 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | £23 - £90 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £23 • 6 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £90 • 3 h 41 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or First Transpennine Express |
Take a coach or train to travel 131 miles (212 km) from Cambridge to Manchester. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 41 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £23. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Flixbus or First Transpennine Express among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Cambridge to Manchester.
You can travel from Cambridge to Manchester 2 different ways: coach or train.
A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Manchester, which costs on average £23.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Manchester:
A coach journey is usually £67 less than a journey to Manchester by train, which costs on average £90 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Cambridge to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 41 min.
Other travel options to Manchester from Cambridge can usually take longer:
In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 6 h 50 min.
The distance from Cambridge to Manchester is approximately 131 miles (212 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Manchester is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cambridge to Manchester as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Cambridge to Manchester:
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When planning your trip to Manchester from Cambridge, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Cambridge to Manchester online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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