The distance between Liverpool and Cambridge is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Liverpool and Cambridge is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Liverpool and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Cambridge is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Cambridge. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool 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 3hrs.
Avanti West Coast, Great Northern, Thameslink, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Liverpool and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Liverpool and Cambridge. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool 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 4h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Liverpool and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Liverpool and Cambridge. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £110($130) | hourly | 403km (251 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 25m | £84($100) | hourly | 360km (224 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | £20($24) | 5 times a week | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £35($42) | on demand | 309km (192 miles) |
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Thameslink
London Midland
Loganair
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.