How to travel from Blackpool to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Cambridge is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Blackpool to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CambridgeBlackpool if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train to Manchester Airport, Fly

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance355km (220 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).

The distance between Blackpool and Cambridge is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Blackpool and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Cambridge is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Cambridge. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Avanti West Coast, Great Northern, Thameslink, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Blackpool and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Cambridge. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, Manchester and Cambridge. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Blackpool and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Cambridge. The distance is around 355km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).

How do I get from Blackpool to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Cambridge

Transport options from Blackpool to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly + 3 similar
2h 40m
£175($210)
hourly308km (191 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
£165($195)
hourly460km (286 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 45m
£195($230)
hourly519km (322 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 25m
£305($365)
hourly589km (366 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
£130($150)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5hrs
£100($120)
every 3 hours366km (228 miles)
Train via Liverpool Lime Street5h 40m
£110($130)
every 2 hours444km (276 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
£22($26)
5 times a week392km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£41($48)
on demand355km (220 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Cambridge

Train operators

Airports near Cambridge

The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge