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There are 6 ways to get from Carnforth to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Stevenagetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stevenage to Cambridgetrain train
    4h 58m
    £85–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk083
    9h 6m
    £37–61

  3. Drive  209.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carnforth to Cambridgecar car 209.2 mi
    3h 58m
    £53–77

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carnforth 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 40m
    £113–346

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
    6h 49m
    £98–149

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    8h 23m
    £108–168

Carnforth to Cambridge by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Carnforth to Cambridge via Leeds and Stevenage in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 9h 6m.

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