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Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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28

train journeys
per day

132

miles (212 kms)

4hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 00:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge North and Manchester Piccadilly , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 132 miles (212 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 43 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge North and Manchester Piccadilly.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 3 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:33
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    06:05
    4 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    10:35
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    4 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    07:14
    4 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    11:34
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    07:46
    4 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    08:25
    4 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    12:35
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    08:41
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    09:09
    4 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    13:34
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    09:43
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    10:25
    4 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    14:35
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    10:42
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    15:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    11:25
    4 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    15:34
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    11:43
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    16:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    12:25
    4 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    16:35
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    12:42
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    17:23
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    13:25
    4 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    17:35
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    13:42
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    18:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    14:24
    4 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    18:34
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    14:42
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    19:19
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 6th May
    15:25
    4 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    19:35
    Cambridge North
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly

About Cambridge North Station

Station name Cambridge North (CMB)
Address Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cambridge North and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Cambridge North and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge North and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13.

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Amenities on trains between Cambridge North and Manchester Piccadilly can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cambridge North & Manchester Piccadilly. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge North and Manchester Piccadilly.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cambridge North and Manchester Piccadilly, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.