How to get from Cambridge to Liverpool
- 248 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 50m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cambridge to Liverpool. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 50m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 248 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
248 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €87Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 4h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 5h 50m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€87Omio catalogue, Sep 284h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Sep 285h 50m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cambridge to Liverpool: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cambridge → CambridgebusCity transit·10m
- 2Cambridge → Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus
FlixBus·2h 40m - 3Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road → LiverpoolbusFlixBus·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCambridge-Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road-LiverpoolBook →Great NorthernCambridge-LondonBook →Avanti West CoastLondon-LiverpoolBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cambridge to Liverpool works
Start with a City transit bus from Cambridge to Cambridge, about 10 min. Transfer in Cambridge and continue by FlixBus bus on to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road (2h 40m). Transfer in Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road and continue by FlixBus bus on to Liverpool (2h 20m). In total it's roughly €25 over 5h 50m, 2 transfers.
Cambridge to Liverpool: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Liverpool?
The most useful route takes about 5h 50m by bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Cambridge to Liverpool?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Liverpool from Cambridge?
About 248 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cambridge to Liverpool cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cambridge to Liverpool?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Liverpool?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: City transit, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026