Trains from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly from £19.60*

Trains from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly from £19.60*

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Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £19.60, with average prices for this route around £20.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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00:00
Cambridge
16:35
Manchester Piccadilly
16h 35m, No directGreater AngliaEast Midlands Railway
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00:16
Cambridge
09:19
Manchester Piccadilly
9h 3m, No directGreater AngliaGreat NorthernCrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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04:08
Cambridge
09:05
Manchester Piccadilly
4h 57m, No directGreat NorthernThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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05:07
Cambridge
10:05
Manchester Piccadilly
4h 58m, No directGreat NorthernThameslinkLNERTransPennine Express
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05:40
Cambridge
10:07
Manchester Piccadilly
4h 27m, No directCrossCountryGreater AngliaAvanti West Coast
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05:40
Cambridge
10:35
Paris
4h 55m, No directGreater AngliaEast Midlands Railway
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Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

The Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket is £19.60. The average travel time is 4h 27m, covering a distance of approximately 133 miles. There are usually 93 daily trains provided by Avanti West Coast,CrossCountry,Great Northern. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
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00:00
Last train
Last train
23:55
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Arrival station
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Journey time
Journey time
4h 27m
Distance
Distance
133 miles
Price
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£19.60*

Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly train travel guide

Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly train travel guide

Arriving in Manchester Piccadilly

Every day, up to 93 trains depart from Cambridge and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly, with the shortest journey taking 4h 27m minutes.

Book the cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly

Finding cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by utilising available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

One of the most effective ways to get cheap train tickets is to book in advance. Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than purchasing tickets closer to the departure date. By planning your trip from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer group save options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly. You can choose the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

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