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

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Shotton 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 Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 38m
    £89–145

  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 Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    6h 12m
    £22–35

  3. Drive  176.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Shottoncar car 176.1 mi
    3h 14m
    £44–63

  4. 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 Shottontrain train
    6h 21m
    £111–330

  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 Shottontrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    5h 55m
    £90–138

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    6h 37m
    £32–55

  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 South Parkway to Shottontrain train
    6h 40m
    £66–177

  8. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Shottontrain train
    7h 22m
    £66–199

  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 Shottontrain train
    7h 3m
    £75–193

Cambridge to Shotton by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Shotton, Wales?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Shotton via King's Cross, London Euston, and Chester in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Ash Grove via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange in around 6h 12m.

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