How to travel from Belfast to Cambridge, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Cambridge is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Belfast to Cambridge by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£90($105)
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cambridge Fair Street.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Cambridge.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Cambridge.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Cambridge by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).
The distance between Belfast and Cambridge is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Belfast and Cambridge by plane.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Cambridge is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Cambridge is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast and Cambridge. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and arrive at London Stansted (STN). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Belfast and Cambridge with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
easyJet fly between Belfast and Cambridge. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and and arrive into London Stansted (STN). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Belfast to Cambridge typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and and arrive into London Stansted (STN).
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Cambridge is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 2h 25m | £90($105) | hourly | 599km (372 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train | 3hrs | £105($125) | hourly | 587km (365 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3hrs | £210($250) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 15m | £185($220) | hourly | 629km (391 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 40m | £195($230) | hourly | 630km (392 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 60m | £205($245) | hourly | 678km (421 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 20m | £64($76) | 5 times a week | 886km (550 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 10h 15m | £185($220) | 3 times a week | 642km (399 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 10h 35m | £255($300) | 6 times a week | 984km (612 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 11h 35m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 599km (372 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 13h 10m | £130($155) | 3 times a week | 605km (376 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 50m | £68($80) | every 4 hours | 671km (417 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Cambridge
Train operators
Great Northern
Thameslink
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Stagecoach East
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Cambridge