What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Castlefield?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Castlefield is to bus via Birmingham which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Castlefield?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Castlefield is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Castlefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Castlefield station. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Castlefield?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Castlefield. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Castlefield?

The distance between Cambridge and Castlefield is 240 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Castlefield without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Castlefield without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 32m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Castlefield?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cambridge to Castlefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Castlefield bus from?

Cambridge to Castlefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Castlefield train from?

Cambridge to Castlefield train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Castlefield?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Castlefield is to train via London which takes 3h 32m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Cambridge to Castlefield bus arrive?

Cambridge to Castlefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Castlefield train arrive?

Cambridge to Castlefield train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Castlefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Castlefield is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cambridge to Castlefield.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Castlefield?

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Where can I stay near Castlefield?

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Cambridge to Castlefield - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cambridge to Castlefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 32m
£92–173
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
6h 22m
£20–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 52m
£29–72
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Castlefieldcar 152.7 mi
3h 24m
£38–55
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 26m
£96–311
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 59m
£89–134
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 27m
£56–159
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
5h 49m
£56–174
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 55m
£63–140
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 16m
£127–287

Cambridge to Castlefield by train and foot

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3h 32mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Manchester Piccadilly via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 52m.

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