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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$123 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Liverpool
How to get from Cambridge to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W58521+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W026697:01 AM4h03Cambridge North (CMB)11:04 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1581One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
W58521+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W026697:01 AM4h03Cambridge North (CMB)11:04 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1581One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W026726:12 AM3h51Cambridge station (CBG)10:03 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1601One-way2 transfers
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Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+
L022086:21 AM4h02Cambridge station (CBG)10:23 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1581One-way2 transfers
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Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+
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L644256:51 AM4h08Cambridge station (CBG)10:59 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1601One-way4 transfers
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Y124386:19 AM5h10Cambridge North (CMB)11:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$2131One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Liverpool
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Liverpool:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Liverpool costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
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