The average train between Cambridge and Prescot takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Prescot. 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 Prescot. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Prescot at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Prescot station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Cambridge to Prescot train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Prescot train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Cambridge to Prescot train tickets online with Great Northern, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cambridge and Prescot is 239 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Prescot via King's Cross, London Euston, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 33m.