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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester to Cambridge, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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256,83 kr
Tue18Nov
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256,83 kr
Wed19Nov
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241,25 kr
Thu20Nov
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256,83 kr
Fri21Nov
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256,83 kr
Sat22Nov
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256,83 kr
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Manchester to Cambridge Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Cambridge? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as 241,25 kr, with average prices for this route around 438,26 kr.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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17:13
3 timme 40 minut, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
20:53
Cambridge
TransPennine ExpressLNERGreat Northern
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17:15
3 timme 45 minut, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
21:00
Cambridge
Avanti West CoastGreat Northern
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17:15
4 timme 15 minut, Changes required
Manchester Victoria
21:30
Cambridge
TransPennine ExpressLNERGreat Northern
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17:15
4 timme 24 minut, Changes required
Manchester Victoria
21:39
Cambridge
TransPennine ExpressLNERThameslink
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17:35
3 timme 33 minut, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
21:08
Cambridge
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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18:13
3 timme 40 minut, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
21:53
Paris
TransPennine ExpressLNERGreat Northern
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Manchester to Cambridge Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:15
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Cambridge
Journey time
Journey time
3 timme 30 minut
Distance
Distance
214 km
Price
Price
241,25 kr*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Cambridge

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Cambridge can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Cambridge for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Cambridge, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Cambridge ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester to Cambridge more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Cambridge train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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