There are 6 ways to get from Carnforth to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Lancaster to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 26m£108–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
9h 43m£47–107Drive 209.2 mi
- Drive from Carnforth to Cambridgecar 209.2 mi
3h 58m£51–73Train, fly
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 36m£123–409Steam train, train
- Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
6h 20mTrain
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
6h 46m£112–186
Carnforth to Cambridge by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Cambridge is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Cambridge via Lancaster and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Carnforth and Cambridge is 293 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Carnforth to Cambridge, including transfers.
Carnforth to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Carnforth to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Carnforth to Cambridge via Lancaster, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Drummer St Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- customerservices@greatnorthernrail.com
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Carnforth to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
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More Questions & Answers
Carnforth to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Carnforth to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Cambridge is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Carnforth to Cambridge.
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