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 EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgeLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 19m£76–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station828
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station905
8h 59m£34–67Drive 209.2 mi
- Drive from Carnforth to Cambridge209.2 mi
3h 54m£51–74Train, fly
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridge
5h 45m£97–286Train
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Oxford RoadBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to ElyLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 19m£61–122Bus, train
- Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall StUk030
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to CambridgeBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 35m£44–200
Carnforth to Cambridge by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Cambridge is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 54m 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 8h 59m.
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 19m.
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 19m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 19m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 59m.
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 19m. 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 8h 59m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–85
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Underpass to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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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 54m to drive from Carnforth to Cambridge.
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