The average train between Cambridge and Widnes takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Widnes. 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 Widnes. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Widnes at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Widnes station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Cambridge to Widnes train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Widnes train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Cambridge to Widnes train tickets online with Great Northern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cambridge and Widnes is 231.2 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Runcorn via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 32m.