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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Blackpool is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £95 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Blackpool North via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Blackpool?

The distance between Cambridge and Blackpool is 283 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cambridge to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Blackpool train from?

Cambridge to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Blackpool is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Cambridge to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Blackpool train arrive?

Cambridge to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Blackpool is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cambridge to Blackpool.

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

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Cambridge to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 8m
£96–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
7h 55m
£37–87
Drive 204.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Blackpoolcar 204.7 mi
4h 10m
£51–73
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 46m
£114–381
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 13m
£121–196
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 39m
£107–168
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 14m
£78–219
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 38m
£148–351

Cambridge to Blackpool by train and foot

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.4 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 55m.

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