What is the cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cambridge is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Cambridge?

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 Shudehill Interchange and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Cambridge?

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.

How far is it from Burnley to Cambridge?

The distance between Burnley and Cambridge is 193 miles. The road distance is 173.9 miles.

How do I travel from Burnley to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Burnley to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Burnley to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Burnley to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Cambridge bus from?

Burnley to Cambridge bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Cambridge train from?

Burnley to Cambridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Cambridge?

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 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Burnley to Cambridge bus arrive?

Burnley to Cambridge bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Cambridge train arrive?

Burnley to Cambridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Cambridge is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Burnley to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Burnley to Cambridge?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Burnley to Cambridge?

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Burnley to Cambridge - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
4h 44m
£74–117
Drive 172.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Cambridgecar 172.9 mi
3h 30m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
7h 43m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h
£111–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
7h 8m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 59m
£66–219
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
7h 38m
£73–163

Burnley to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 191.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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 Shudehill Interchange and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 43m.

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