What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to North West?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to North West is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to North West?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to North West is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and North West?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to North West. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Scant Row via Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and North West?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to North West. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Bolton via London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Cambridge to North West?

The distance between Cambridge and North West is 255 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to North West without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to North West without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to North West?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cambridge to North West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to North West bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to North West train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to North West?

The best way to get from Cambridge to North West is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Cambridge to North West bus arrive?

Cambridge to North West bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cambridge to North West train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to North West?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to North West is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Cambridge to North West.

Where can I stay near North West?

There are 3655+ hotels available in North West.

Cambridge to North West - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to North West by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 31m
£99–179
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 39m
£27–42
Drive 171.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to North Westcar 171.7 mi
3h 37m
£42–61
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, line 125 bus
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 bus from Bolton Interchange to Scant Rowbus
4h 58m
£109–381
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 54m
£102–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchangebus 540
7h 24m
£37–80
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 56m
£62–209
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 South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 33m
£74–187
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
5h 52m
£139–314

Cambridge to North West by train, foot, and bus

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.8 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and North West, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Scant Row via King's Cross, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Bolton, and Bolton Interchange in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Scant Row via Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 6h 39m.

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