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Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from €24.40 and averaging €40.04. The entire journey takes no more than 3 hours 47 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
06:28 Cambridge North | 10:19 Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
06:38 Cambridge North | 10:44 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
06:44 Cambridge North | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
06:44 Cambridge North | 11:19 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
07:03 Cambridge North | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
07:26 Cambridge North | 11:35 Paris |  | Find Tickets |
Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details
First train
00:09
Last train
23:50
Journey time
3 hours 47 minutes
Distance
213 km
Price
€24.40*
How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge North 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 North to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 North 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%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
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 North to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Cambridge North to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.