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How to get fromCambridge to Birkenheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cambridge to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 20m
    £92–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk021 / ...
    6h
    £23–35

  3. Drive  184.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Birkenheadcar car 184.8 mi
    3h 19m
    £47–67

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    5h 23m
    £62–221

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 48m
    £86–158

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ely to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 59m
    £91–142

  7. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    6h 5m
    £67–203

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h
    £119–341

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 36m
    £73–273

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    6h 9m
    £343–656

Cambridge to Birkenhead by train and foot

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Liverpool Lime Street via King's Cross and London Euston in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 6h.

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