Trains from Cambridge to Manchester

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Date Tomorrow
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  • Lowest price from $40.87
  • Average duration 3h 45m
  • Connections per day 21
  • Distance 213 km
  • CO₂ per person 3 kg

train from Cambridge to Manchester

The journey from Cambridge to Manchester is about 213 km. On average a train trip takes 3h 45m with 21 connections per day.

Lowest price $40.87
Trip duration 3h 45m
Connections per day 21
Lowest price $40.87
Highest price $139.95
First departure 08:28 AM
Last departure 05:28 PM
Distance 213 km
Departure Cambridge
Arrival Manchester
Travel operator Greater Anglia, Hull Trains
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East Midlands Railway14.91 kg CO₂
16:09Cambridge North
4h
20:36Manchester Piccadilly
$64.62
1 changes
East Midlands Railway14.91 kg CO₂
08:23Cambridge North
3h 56m
12:35Manchester Piccadilly
$90.28
1 changes
Transpennine Express14.91 kg CO₂
16:00Cambridge Station Road
3h 5m
20:05Manchester Piccadilly
$137.20
2 changes

Next departures from Cambridge to Manchester

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

London North Eastern Railway $186.06
08:28 Cambridge P+R
3h 51m · 2 changes
13:00 Manchester victoria
London North Eastern Railway $157.40
08:28 Cambridge P+R
3h 23m · 2 changes
13:06 Manchester Picadilly
East Midlands Railway $66.52
08:55 Cambridge North Station
4h · 1 changes
14:37 Manchester Picadilly
London North Eastern Railway $140.90
08:55 Cambridge P+R
3h 59m · 3 changes
13:59 Manchester victoria
East Midlands Railway $66.52
09:08 Cambridge North Station
4h 2m · 1 changes
14:37 Manchester Picadilly
TransPennine Express $157.40
09:55 Cambridge P+R
3h 33m · 2 changes
15:08 Manchester Picadilly
London North Eastern Railway $186.06
09:55 Cambridge P+R
4h · 2 changes
15:03 Manchester victoria
Avanti West Coast $186.06
09:55 Cambridge P+R
4h 33m · 3 changes
15:00 Manchester Picadilly
East Midlands Railway $66.52
10:07 Cambridge North Station
4h 2m · 1 changes
14:37 Manchester Picadilly
East Midlands Railway $186.06
16:07 Cambridge North Station
3h 7m · 4 changes
20:40 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast $131.17
16:22 Cambridge P+R
4h 9m · 2 changes
21:09 Manchester Picadilly
TransPennine Express $157.40
16:28 Cambridge P+R
3h 17m · 2 changes
21:07 Manchester Picadilly
TransPennine Express $157.40
16:54 Cambridge North Station
3h · 3 changes
21:07 Manchester Picadilly
East Midlands Railway $54.34
16:54 Cambridge North Station
3h 56m · 1 changes
21:33 Manchester Picadilly
TransPennine Express $157.40
16:59 Cambridge P+R
3h 4m · 2 changes
21:07 Manchester Picadilly
East Midlands Railway $54.34
17:07 Cambridge North Station
3h 58m · 1 changes
21:33 Manchester Picadilly
Avanti West Coast $121.80
17:22 Cambridge P+R
4h 6m · 2 changes
22:05 Manchester Picadilly
London North Eastern Railway $67.08
17:28 Cambridge P+R
4h 12m · 3 changes
23:00 Manchester victoria
TransPennine Express $186.06
17:28 Cambridge P+R
3h 18m · 2 changes
21:07 Manchester Picadilly
London North Eastern Railway $84.51
17:28 Cambridge P+R
3h 48m · 2 changes
22:36 Manchester victoria
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Carriers on this route

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East Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the East Midlands region of England. It was formed in 2019, taking over the franchise previously operated by East Midlands Trains. The company operates services on routes including London St Pancras to Sheffield, Nottingham to Liverpool, and Norwich to Liverpool. East Midlands Railway also operates local services within the East Midlands, connecting towns and cities such as Derby, Leicester, and Lincoln.
Greater Anglia, which is operated by the Transport UK Group, provides passenger rail services in the East of England. It operates services on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street to destinations such as Norwich, Ipswich, and Colchester, as well as on the West Anglia Main Line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Greater Anglia also operates regional services in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. The Department for Transport has awarded the operating contract for services until 2025 to Abellio East Anglia Limited.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates intercity services on the "East Coast Main Line" between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. It was formed in 2018 as a result of the UK government's decision to terminate the franchise of Virgin Trains East Coast. LNER is owned by the Department for Transport and managed by the operator of the East Coast Partnership, a joint venture between infrastructure company Network Rail and train operator FirstGroup. LNER operates a fleet of electric and diesel trains, including the Azuma, which is the fastest train in the UK.
Northern is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the north of England. Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a division of "DOHL," the public sector holding company for the Department of Transportation. It is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates over 2,500 services every weekday, serving cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.
Thameslink is a railway service in the United Kingdom that runs through central London, connecting Bedford in the north and Brighton in the south. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves over 200 stations, including major transport hubs such as St Pancras International, London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport. Thameslink trains run every few minutes during peak hours and offer a range of services, from fast express trains to stopping services that serve local communities. The service has undergone significant upgrades in recent years, including the introduction of new trains and the completion of major infrastructure projects such as the Thameslink Programme.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 14.91kg
bus 15.98kg
flight 42.6kg
carpool 34.08kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Cambridge to Manchester?

The train journey between Cambridge and Manchester emits 14.91kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Cambridge and Manchester?

Taking the train between Cambridge and Manchester saves 27.69kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.07kg compared to the bus and 19.17kg compared to the car.

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