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It takes an average of 5h 29m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge North by train, over a distance of around 132 miles (212 km). There are normally 57 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge North and tickets for this journey start from £29 when you book in advance.
| First train | 02:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:44 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge North | |
| Journey time | From 3h 37m | |
| Distance | 132 miles (212 km) | |
| Frequency | 57 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge North by train
Looking to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge North by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 29 minutes to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge North by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 37 minutes though. You'll usually find 57 trains per day running along the 132 miles (212 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Cambridge North, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia to get to Cambridge North. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge North in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £29.00.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cambridge North?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.