There are 9 ways to get from Horwich to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 16m£97–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
7h 53m£37–81Drive 172.5 mi
- Drive from Horwich to Cambridgecar 172.5 mi
3h 41m£43–62Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h£98–364Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
5h 51m£72–126Train #2
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 36m£95–146Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 58m£67–160Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 30m£74–196Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 46m£137–334
Horwich to Cambridge by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horwich to Cambridge is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Horwich to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Horwich to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Albert Street and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Bolton Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Blackrod and arriving at Cambridge via Manchester Piccadilly and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Horwich and Cambridge is 258 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Horwich to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 16m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Horwich to Cambridge, including transfers.
Horwich to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Horwich to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Horwich to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 4h 16m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Horwich, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Blackrod to Cambridge via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Street to Drummer St Bus Station via Bolton Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–170
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Horwich to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Horwich to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horwich to Cambridge is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Horwich to Cambridge.
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