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Cambridge, Great Britain → Manchester, Great Britain

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Bus
30 Jun, Tue
01:50
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) - Birmingham Coach Station - Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St 2 transfers
Duration: 5 h 45 min
30 Jun, Tue
07:35
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Route details
Transfers Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) → Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
01:50
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Duration: 3 h 15 min
30 Jun, Tue
05:05
Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
Transfer in Birmingham Coach Station, 30 min
30 Jun, Tue
05:35
Birmingham Coach Station
Duration: 2 h
30 Jun, Tue
07:35
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
National Express
Standard Fare
from 52.95€
Fully Flexible
from 61.63€
from 52.95 €
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
05:45
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) - Stansted Airport London (STN) - Milton Keynes Coachway, M1 Junction 14 - Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St 3 transfers
Duration: 8 h 5 min
30 Jun, Tue
13:50
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Route details
Transfers Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) → Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
05:45
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Duration: 45 min
30 Jun, Tue
06:30
Stansted Airport London (STN)
National Express
Transfer in Stansted Airport London (STN), 30 min
30 Jun, Tue
07:00
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Duration: 2 h 40 min
30 Jun, Tue
09:40
Milton Keynes Coachway, M1 Junction 14
National Express
Transfer in Milton Keynes Coachway, M1 Junction 14, 1 h 5 min
30 Jun, Tue
10:45
Milton Keynes Coachway, M1 Junction 14
Duration: 3 h 5 min
30 Jun, Tue
13:50
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
National Express
Standard Fare
from 61.51€
Fully Flexible
from 97.12€
from 61.51 €
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
09:50
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) - Birmingham Coach Station - Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St 2 transfers
Duration: 7 h 30 min
30 Jun, Tue
17:20
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Route details
Transfers Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) → Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
09:50
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Duration: 3 h 40 min
30 Jun, Tue
13:30
Birmingham Coach Station
National Express
Transfer in Birmingham Coach Station, 1 h 10 min
30 Jun, Tue
14:40
Birmingham Coach Station
Duration: 2 h 40 min
30 Jun, Tue
17:20
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
National Express
Standard Fare
from 46.59€
Fully Flexible
from 54.46€
from 46.59 €
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
12:15
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) - Stansted Airport London (STN) - Milton Keynes Coachway, M1 Junction 14 - Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St 3 transfers
Duration: 8 h 55 min
30 Jun, Tue
21:10
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Route details
Transfers Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) → Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
12:15
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Duration: 50 min
30 Jun, Tue
13:05
Stansted Airport London (STN)
National Express
Transfer in Stansted Airport London (STN), 55 min
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14:00
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Duration: 2 h 40 min
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16:40
Milton Keynes Coachway, M1 Junction 14
National Express
Transfer in Milton Keynes Coachway, M1 Junction 14, 1 h 25 min
30 Jun, Tue
18:05
Milton Keynes Coachway, M1 Junction 14
Duration: 3 h 5 min
30 Jun, Tue
21:10
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
National Express
Standard Fare
from 64.75€
Fully Flexible
from 97.12€
from 64.75 €
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
13:55
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) - Stansted Airport London (STN) - London Victoria Coach Station - Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St 3 transfers
Duration: 9 h 30 min
30 Jun, Tue
23:25
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Route details
Transfers Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) → Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
Bus
30 Jun, Tue
13:55
Cambridge Parkside (City Centre)
Duration: 50 min
30 Jun, Tue
14:45
Stansted Airport London (STN)
National Express
Transfer in Stansted Airport London (STN), 1 h
30 Jun, Tue
15:45
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Duration: 2 h 5 min
30 Jun, Tue
17:50
London Victoria Coach Station
National Express
Transfer in London Victoria Coach Station, 40 min
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18:30
London Victoria Coach Station
Duration: 4 h 55 min
30 Jun, Tue
23:25
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St
National Express
Standard Fare
from 45.79€
Fully Flexible
from 65.44€
from 45.79 €

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cambridge to Manchester

Composite routes from Cambridge to Manchester

Cheapest
2 h 58 min
Car
259 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 20 min
Bus
213 km.
from €26.09
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$189.87
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$291.13

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77

Stagecoach East

Phone:
01733207860
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
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 Nuneaton to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Cambridge to King's
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$51.90
Bus from Cambridge to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Nuneaton
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

Great Northern

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester is to bus which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $52.17 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Manchester?

The distance between Cambridge and Manchester is 324 km. The road distance is 264.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Manchester without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 2m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cambridge to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Manchester train from?

Cambridge to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Manchester is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 2m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Cambridge to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Manchester?

It is currently 14:45 at both, Cambridge and Manchester.

Where does the Cambridge to Manchester train arrive?

Cambridge to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Manchester is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cambridge to Manchester.

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

Book your Cambridge to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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