Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Blackpool

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via London

    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 Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 9m
    £93–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    8h 46m
    £43–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Blackpoolbus bus Uk026
    8h 41m
    £90–130

  4. Drive 204.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Blackpoolcar car 204.7 mi
    4h 10m
    £50–72

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

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 43m
    £120–407

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 40m
    £109–169

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 9m
    £80–199

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 41m
    £151–344

Cambridge to Blackpool by train and foot

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Blackpool North via King's Cross, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 46m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers