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Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath by train

First train

08:26

Last train

08:26

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

Cambridge Heath

Journey time

From 4h 39m

Distance

163 miles (262 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway

Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath in 4 hours 39 minutes

If you want to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath by train to take around 4 hours 54 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 163 miles (262 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Cambridge Heath. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, CrossCountry or London Overground. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Manchester Piccadilly and Cambridge Heath by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath?

No, there are no direct train services from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath. Travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath leave?

The first train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath leaves at 08:26. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath leave?

The last train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath leaves at 08:26. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Manchester Piccadilly and Cambridge Heath by train?

Trains travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath cover a distance of around 163 miles (262 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cambridge Heath to Manchester Piccadilly.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge Heath

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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