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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Prescot is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Prescot is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Queens Road via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J and Huyton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Prescot via London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Prescot?

The distance between Cambridge and Prescot is 258 miles. The road distance is 176.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cambridge to Prescot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Prescot bus from?

Cambridge to Prescot bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Prescot train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Prescot?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Prescot is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Cambridge to Prescot bus arrive?

Cambridge to Prescot bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cambridge to Prescot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Prescot is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Cambridge to Prescot.

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

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Where can I stay near Prescot?

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Cambridge to Prescot - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Prescot by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 33m
£94–186
Bus
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 Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
6h 51m
£19–32
Drive 175.9 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Prescotcar 175.9 mi
3h 22m
£44–64
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
5h 56m
£55–124
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 7m
£101–168
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ely to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
6h 59m
£109–169
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
6h 38m
£55–170
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rainhilltrain
5h 51m
£107–300
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rainhilltrain
6h 44m
£67–178

Cambridge to Prescot by train and foot

189Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.3 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Prescot via King's Cross, London Euston, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Queens Road via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, and Huyton Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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