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Trains from Manchester Stations to Cambridge (CBG)

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57

train journeys
per day

133

miles (214 kms)

3hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

02:42 / 01:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

8

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Cambridge (CBG)

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On a typical weekday there are 57 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Cambridge , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 57 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Cambridge is approximately 133 miles (214 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 4 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Cambridge.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Cambridge Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    02:42
    5 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:05
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    09:02
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:12
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:02
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    10:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:15
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:35
    3 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    11:08
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:43
    4 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    11:49
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:13
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:53
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:43
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    12:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:13
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:53
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    13:05
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:43
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    13:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:13
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:53
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:15
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:35
    3 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    14:08
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:43
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    14:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge
    Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Stations and Cambridge

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Cambridge by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Cambridge vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 57 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:42, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:26.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Stations and Cambridge can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Stations & Cambridge. owever, there are 57 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Cambridge.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Manchester Stations and Cambridge, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.