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Car
2 h 58 min
259 km.
from $14
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Manchester, Great Britain → Cambridge, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Cambridge

Composite routes from Manchester to Cambridge

Cheapest
2 h 58 min
Car
259 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 25 min
Bus
213 km.
from €26.09
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Ryanair UK
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 26m
Thursday to Sunday
$40.50–$189.87
easyJet
Website
3h 50m
Monday
$75.95–$392.39
British Airways
Website
1h 9m
Every day
$63.29–$354.42
Ryanair UK
Website
4h 40m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$43.04–$329.10
Bus operators
Found: 3
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 6
Avanti West Coast
Website
Thameslink
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
Great Northern
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 7m
Hourly
$46.83–$151.89
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
Thameslink
Website
1h 6m
6 times a week
$40.50–$82.28
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
2h 59m
Every 3 hours
$63.29–$94.93
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
National Express
Website
3h 21m
Hourly
$36.71–$51.90
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
2h 15m
Hourly
$82.28–$227.84
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Great Northern
Website
48 min
Every 30 minutes
$32.91–$45.57
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cambridge is to bus which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $52.17 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cambridge. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cambridge via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cambridge?

The distance between Manchester and Cambridge is 324 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cambridge without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 5m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Manchester to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cambridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cambridge train from?

Manchester to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cambridge is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 5m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $53.26 - $184.78 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Manchester to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Cambridge train arrive?

Manchester to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cambridge is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Manchester to Cambridge.

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

Book your Manchester to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 688+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $60.21 per night.
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