The distance between Stoke on Trent and Cambridge is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 Piccadilly 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 Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Cambridge Fair Street.
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Cambridge is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Stoke on Trent and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Cambridge is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent 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 2h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, Great Northern, Thameslink, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Stoke on Trent and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Stoke on Trent and Cambridge. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG). instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Stoke on Trent and Cambridge. The distance is around 224km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2hrs | £190($225) | hourly | 290km (180 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 3h 55m | £245($290) | hourly | 442km (275 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £89($105) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 35m | £105($125) | hourly | 291km (181 miles) |
Bus | 3h 20m | £26($31) | 5 times a week | 234km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £39($46) | on demand | 224km (139 miles) |
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London Midland
Stagecoach East
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.