The distance between Chester and Cambridge is around 281km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chester to Cambridge by train, bus and car. 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 London Euston and then to Cambridge.
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Take the bus to Birmingham New Street Station and then to Cambridge.
There are several options for getting from Chester to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Chester and Cambridge is around 281km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Chester and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Cambridge is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Avanti West Coast, Great Northern, Thameslink, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Chester and Cambridge. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Chester and Cambridge. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham New Street Station and Cambridge. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Chester and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Chester and Cambridge. The distance is around 281km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 380km (236 miles) |
Train via Nuneaton | 3h 40m | £95($115) | hourly | 317km (197 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | £19($23) | 5 times a week | 294km (182 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £32($38) | on demand | 281km (174 miles) |
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