There are 9 ways to get from Blackpool to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 16m£91–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
8h 13m£44–106Drive 207.1 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Cambridgecar 207.1 mi
4h 4m£51–73Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 47m£111–385Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
6h 52m£108–168Bus, train
- Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk026
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 49m£84–132Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 39m£79–215Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
7h 55m£75–232Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 32m£144–356
Blackpool to Cambridge by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Cambridge is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Cambridge via Preston and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Blackpool and Cambridge is 283 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 16m and costs £90 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Blackpool to Cambridge, including transfers.
Blackpool to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 4h 16m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cambridge via Preston, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Drummer St Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–75
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Cambridge is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Cambridge.
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