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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Accrington is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Accrington is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Accrington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Warner Street via Millennium Point and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Accrington?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Accrington via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Accrington?

The distance between Cambridge and Accrington is 199 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Accrington without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cambridge to Accrington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Accrington bus from?

Cambridge to Accrington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Accrington train from?

Cambridge to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Accrington?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Accrington is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.

Where does the Cambridge to Accrington bus arrive?

Cambridge to Accrington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cambridge to Accrington train arrive?

Cambridge to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Accrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Accrington is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Cambridge to Accrington.

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

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Cambridge to Accrington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Accrington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain
4h 41m
£74–110
Drive 181.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Accringtoncar 181.4 mi
3h 23m
£45–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus X41
7h
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 14m
£118–361
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus X41
6h 46m
Fly from London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 4m
£76–177

Cambridge to Accrington by train

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Accrington via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Warner Street via Millennium Point and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h.

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