The average train between Cambridge and Liverpool takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Liverpool station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Cambridge to Liverpool train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Liverpool train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Liverpool is 247.7 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Liverpool Lime Street via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 56m.