Trains from Manchester to Cambridge

Manchester to Cambridge train information

Manchester Cambridge train map

Train duration -
Arrival Cambridge, England
Departure Manchester, England
Distance 132 Miles

Which train company can I use?

The route connecting Manchester, which is in England and Cambridge, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How much times does it take?

The duration to travel to Cambridge from Manchester can change depending if the train is direct or with changes. There are 132 miles between both cities.

How much does it costs?

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Manchester to Cambridge train tickets

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Manchester - Cambridge prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Cambridge by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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The graph above shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Buying your train from Manchester to Cambridge in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Tickets are available from £29 when buying your seat 15 days in advance which is 26% cheaper than the best fare we found when booking 1 day in advance.

Best prices for Manchester to Cambridge trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Cambridge by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cambridge to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Manchester - Cambridge train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you might want to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you make great savings for your Manchester Cambridge train ticket.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Manchester to Cambridge? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Manchester Cambridge ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Manchester to Cambridge (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Manchester to Cambridge train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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