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Eight ways to Travel from Cambridge to Greater Manchester

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Cheapest
By car (285 km)
3 h 1 min
285 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
3 h 1 min
285 km.
from $10.84
Train via London
3 h 52 min
210 km.
from $197.35
Train, Plane
4 h 10 min
210 km.
from $152.02
Train (Train)
4 h 12 min
210 km.
from $198.52
Train (Train #2)
5 h 26 min
210 km.
from $169.17
Bus via Milton Keynes
6 h 43 min
210 km.
from $44.41
Bus, Plane
6 h
210 km.
from $79.25

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 London Euston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

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 13m
Frequency:
Every 3 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 Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$54.43

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

Grand Central Trains

Phone:
+44 345 603 4852
Email:
Website:
grandcentralrail.com/
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$36.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Horton Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Cambridge and Greater Manchester is 388 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 52m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Greater Manchester is to train via London which takes 3h 52m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Cambridge to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Greater Manchester is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cambridge to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3275+ hotels available in Greater Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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