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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    3h 33m
    £91–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk083
    7h 15m
    £22–37

  3. Drive  191.9 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Cambridgecar car 191.9 mi
    3h 38m
    £48–69

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    5h 21m
    £107–373

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    5h 12m
    £107–170

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 56m
    £96–154

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    6h 25m
    £71–200

Preston to Cambridge by train and foot

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Cambridge via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 7h 15m.

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