4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Cambridge
Cheapest price
€62
Average price
€120
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
11
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 €120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Cambridge without transferring at least once.
C04350 · C21654+
G770149:43 AM5h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:43 PMCambridge station (CBG)€621One-way2 transfers- C04350+
P668499:43 AM3h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)€701One-way1 transfer - C04347+P668388:43 AM3h56Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)€771One-way1 transfer
W84665+C21659+G770089:13 AM5h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:13 PMCambridge station (CBG)€861One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross9:30 AM4h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:39 PMCambridge South€1151One-way3 transfers
G00806+W341048:34 AM3h28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:02 PMCambridge station (CBG)€1261One-way1 transfer- W33893+G008089:34 AM3h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€1241One-way1 transfer
G07977+G00808+W847909:30 AM3h33Manchester Victoria (MCV)1:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)€1241One-way2 transfers- W33888+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C933768:54 AM3h45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:39 PMCambridge South€2971One-way2 transfers
- W34090+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G270089:54 AM3h45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:39 PMCambridge South€1151One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 213 km
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€75 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €165 Average price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Manchester to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Cambridge trains for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34111+G00841 | On time 7:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 11:03 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| C04344+P66833 | On time 7:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 11:39 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34092+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C93366 | On time 7:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 11:39 AM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W34104+G00806 | On time 8:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h28 | 12:02 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| C04347+P66838 | On time 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 12:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
C04350+P66849+ P24786 | Delayed 9:40 AM 8:48 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 1:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 transfers | |
| W33888+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C93376 | On time 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h49 | 12:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
W34134+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ W45425 | On time 9:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h55 | 1:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W84790+G07977+G00808 | On time 9:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h33 | 1:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W33893+G00808 | On time 9:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 1:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| C04350+P66849 | On time 9:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 1:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
| C04354+P66855+P24799 | Delayed 10:40 AM 9:48 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h51 | 2:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 transfers | |
| W33956+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+W45432 | On time 11:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h51 | 3:05 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W34097+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G77018 | On time 11:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 3:09 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W34097+G00814 | On time 11:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 3:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| C04357+P66865 | On time 11:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 3:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33975+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G77024 | On time 11:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 3:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| C24904+C02142+C10171 | On time 12:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h59 | 3:59 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W84683+W70804+G77039 | On time 12:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h00 | 5:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W33948+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+W45423 | On time 12:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h51 | 4:05 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W84807+G07995+G00818 | On time 12:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h33 | 4:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W33925+G00818 | On time 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 4:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| W33925+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G77028 | On time 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 4:09 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W33925+G00818+G77041 | On time 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h59 | 4:33 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 transfers | |
| C04359+P01170 | On time 12:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 4:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
| C04359 · C21655+G27010 | On time 12:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h00 | 5:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| C04359 · W70810+G77051 | On time 12:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h30 | 6:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| W34031+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G77034 | On time 12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h45 | 4:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W34270+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+W45433 | On time 1:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h51 | 5:05 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| W84813+G07999+G00821 | On time 1:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3h39 | 5:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
| G38880+W33949+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G27010 | On time 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h09 | 5:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| W33886+G00821 | On time 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 5:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| W33886+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G77039 | On time 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h35 | 5:09 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
| C04363+W34191+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G27010 | On time 1:39 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h00 | 5:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
| C04363 · W70812+G00824 | On time 1:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h29 | 6:12 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Cambridge trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Cambridge from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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 North. 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 Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road 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 Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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