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.
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.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG).
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Cambridge.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Cambridge.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Manchester Airport, Fly + 3 similar | 2h 40m | £175($210) | hourly | 308km (191 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £165($195) | hourly | 460km (286 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 45m | £195($230) | hourly | 519km (322 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 25m | £305($365) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £130($150) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5hrs | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 366km (228 miles) |
Train via Liverpool Lime Street | 5h 40m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 444km (276 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | £22($26) | 5 times a week | 392km (243 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £41($48) | on demand | 355km (220 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.