The distance between Lancaster and Cambridge is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Lancaster and Cambridge is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Cambridge is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Cambridge. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, Great Northern, Thameslink and CrossCountry run train services between Lancaster and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Lancaster and Cambridge. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, Shudehill Interchange and Cambridge. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lancaster and Cambridge. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG). instead which will take 2h 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 Lancaster and Cambridge. The distance is around 359km (223 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 Lancaster to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 30m | £195($230) | hourly | 314km (195 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly | 4h 10m | £175($210) | hourly | 865km (537 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 20m | £250($295) | hourly | 465km (289 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, Fly | 4h 30m | £175($205) | every 2 hours | 829km (515 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, plane | 5hrs | £195($230) | every 2 hours | 833km (517 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £125($150) | hourly | 461km (287 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 50m | £125($145) | hourly | 419km (260 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | £21($25) | once daily | 399km (248 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £63($74) | on demand | 359km (223 miles) |
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