There are 7 ways to get from Burnley to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
4h 44m£74–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus
- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
8h 6m£22–37Drive 172.9 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Cambridgecar 172.9 mi
3h 31m£43–62Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h£107–371Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
7h 21m£94–140Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 59m£71–177Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
7h 38m£72–150
Burnley to Cambridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cambridge is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Luton DART Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Cambridge via Leeds and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Burnley and Cambridge is 193 miles. The road distance is 173.9 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Burnley to Cambridge, including transfers.
Burnley to Cambridge bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Cambridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Cambridge is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cambridge via Leeds and Peterborough in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Luton DART Parkway in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Printworks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Cambridge bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Cambridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Cambridge is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Burnley to Cambridge.
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