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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    4h 31m
    £67–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    6h 46m
    £23–35

  3. Drive  172.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Burnleycar car 172.9 mi
    3h 32m
    £43–62

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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 Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    6h 25m
    £113–311

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    7h 8m
    £83–126

  6. Fly from London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 17m
    £68–191

Cambridge to Burnley by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Burnley Manchester Road via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Mechanics Institute via Millennium Point and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 46m.

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