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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cambridge is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Chester to Cambridge?

The distance between Chester and Cambridge is 236 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Chester to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cambridge bus from?

Chester to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cambridge train from?

Chester to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Chester to Cambridge is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Chester to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Cambridge train arrive?

Chester to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cambridge is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Chester to Cambridge.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Cambridge?

Book your Chester to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 22m
£58–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
5h 30m
£20–31
Drive 169.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Cambridgecar 169.4 mi
3h 2m
£41–60
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 22m
£72–259
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 28m
£35–172
Bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 551
2. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Parksidebus 777
8h
£33–85
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
5h 43m
£62–128
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 23m
£56–180
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
7h 9m
£75–166

Chester to Cambridge by train and foot

82Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Cambridge.

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Cambridge via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 5h 30m.

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