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Find the best prices from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly

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

QAR 99.17

Tue25Nov

QAR 99.17

Wed26Nov

QAR 99.17

Thu27Nov

QAR 91.22

Fri28Nov

QAR 99.17

Sat29Nov

QAR 99.17

Sun30Nov

QAR 99.17

Mon1Dec

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Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.

Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as QAR 91.22, with average prices for this route around QAR 109.64.

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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
19:53 3h 55m, Changes required Cambridge	23:48 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
20:00 4h 13m, Changes required Cambridge	00:13 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
20:00 4h 37m, Changes required Cambridge	00:37 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
21:00 3h 39m, Changes required Cambridge	00:39 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
21:00 10h 29m, Changes required Cambridge	07:29 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
21:00 10h 36m, Changes required Cambridge	07:36 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train

04:53

Last train

23:53

Departure station

Cambridge

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

3h 35m

Distance

214 km

Price

QAR 91.22*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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 Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

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