4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Cambridge
Cheapest price on Oct 07
€50
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€105
Fastest journey on Oct 07
3 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
3 h 29 m
Trains on Oct 07
49
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Cambridge will cost around €105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Cambridge without transferring at least once.
C04363 · W70812+
G770581:39 PM5h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)6:39 PMCambridge South€501One-way2 transfers- C04357+
P6686511:43 AM3h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)€561One-way1 transfer - C04350+P668499:43 AM3h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)€631One-way1 transfer
- C04365+P768732:43 PM4h07Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:50 PMCambridge North (CMB)€631One-way1 transfer
- C04347+P668388:43 AM3h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)€701One-way1 transfer
W34104+
G008068:34 AM3h28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:02 PMCambridge station (CBG)€1271One-way1 transfer- W33893+G008089:34 AM3h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€1251One-way1 transfer
- W34097+G0081411:34 AM3h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€1251One-way1 transfer
- W33925+G0081812:34 PM3h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€1251One-way1 transfer
C24396+
G07971+G008068:30 AM3h32Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:02 PMCambridge station (CBG)€1161One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Cambridge run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Manchester to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Cambridge trains for today, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33902+G00812 | Delayed 9:33 AM 10:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 1:06 PM 1:06 PMCambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
W34095+G77014+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 9:54 AM 10:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 2:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W33975+G77024+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | Delayed 10:54 AM 11:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 3:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W33886+G00821 | Delayed 12:33 PM 1:34 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 4:11 PM 4:11 PMCambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, October 7 | |||||
| C24994+C02157+C10163 | On time 1:13 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 6h53 | 8:06 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
C24994+ W32881+C10163+C01956 | On time 1:13 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 6h48 | 8:01 AM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| G15885+C02145+G00801 | 2:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 5h17 | 8:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| G15885+C02157+C10163 | 2:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 5h14 | 8:06 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| C24396+G07971+G00806 | 8:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h32 | 12:02 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W34104+G00806 | 8:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h28 | 12:02 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| C04439+W34181+C93376+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h58 | 12:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| C04347+P66838 | 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 12:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
W34028+G27008+ P24192+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h53 | 1:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| W33888+C93376+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 12:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W84790+G07977+G00808 | 9:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h33 | 1:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W33893+G00808 | 9:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 1:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| C04444+W34028+G27008+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 9:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h58 | 1:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| C04350+P66849 | 9:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 1:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34090+G27008+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 1:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W33896+W45434+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 10:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h51 | 2:05 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| G01013 · G00814 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h38 | 3:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| W33902+G77008+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 10:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 2:09 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| C21804+W34039+G77014+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 10:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h58 | 2:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| W34095+G77014+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 10:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 2:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W33956+W45432+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 11:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h51 | 3:05 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W84800+G07989+G00814 | 11:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h33 | 3:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W34097+G00814 | 11:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 3:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| W34097+G77018+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 11:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 3:09 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| C21812+W33970+G77024+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 11:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h58 | 3:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| C04357+P66865 | 11:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 3:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33975+G77024+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 11:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 3:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W33948+W45423+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 12:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h51 | 4:05 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| G01022 · G00821 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h44 | 5:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| W84807+G07995+G00818 | 12:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h33 | 4:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W33925+G00818 | 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 4:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| W33925+G77028+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 4:09 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| C21590+W33973+G77034+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 12:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h58 | 4:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| C04359+P01170 | 12:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 4:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34031+G77034+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 4:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W34270+W45433+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 1:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h51 | 5:05 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| G01024 · G00824 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h47 | 6:12 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| W33886+G00821 | 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 5:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| W33886+G77039+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 5:09 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| C04363 · W70812+G77058 | 1:39 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 5h00 | 6:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| C21811+W34172+C82671+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 1:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h18 | 5:59 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| W34191+G27010+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 1:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 5:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W34228+W45405+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 2:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h51 | 6:05 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W84818+G08006+G00824 | 2:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h42 | 6:12 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| C01289+G00824 | 2:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h38 | 6:12 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| C01289+W32922+C82673+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 2:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h55 | 6:29 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| C01289+W45464+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 2:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h01 | 6:35 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| C21591+W34063+G77058+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 2:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h58 | 6:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| C04365+P76873 | 2:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h07 | 6:50 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Cambridge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Cambridge by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Cambridge
Most Manchester to Cambridge trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Cambridge leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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: Yes.
Which Cambridge station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: 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.
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, 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: Yes.
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