The average train between Cambridge and Bury takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Bury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Bury. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bury at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Bury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Bury. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Bury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Cambridge to Bury train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Bury train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Cambridge and Bury is 224.7 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Bury via King's Cross, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 15m.