The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Cambridge will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
To travel from Liverpool to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.
W84665+
L01628+
G008088:194h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:03Cambridge station (CBG)£1111One-way2 changes
W34085+
Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+
W454259:084h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:09Cambridge station (CBG)£1111One-way2 changes
C04350+
P668498:514h48Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:39Cambridge North (CMB)£1111One-way1 change
W34170+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
C933768:434h00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:43Cambridge station (CBG)£1471One-way2 changes
W33955+
Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+
W454288:074h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:09Cambridge station (CBG)£1471One-way2 changes
W34170+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
C933768:434h00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:43Cambridge station (CBG)£1471One-way2 changes
W34085+
Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+
W454259:084h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:09Cambridge station (CBG)£1111One-way2 changes
W33955+
Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+
W454288:074h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:09Cambridge station (CBG)£1471One-way2 changes
W34089+
C16920+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
G270078:104h03Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:13Cambridge station (CBG)£1751One-way3 changes
W84665+
L01628+
G008088:194h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:03Cambridge station (CBG)£1111One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 248 km
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4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Liverpool to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Cambridge trains for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34085+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ W45425 | On time 9:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 13:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
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W33955+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ W45428 | 8:07 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h02 | 12:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W34089+ C16920+ G27007+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h03 | 12:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3 changes | |
W84665+ L01628+ G00808 | 8:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h44 | 13:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W34170+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C93376 | 8:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h00 | 12:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C04350+ P66849 | 8:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h48 | 13:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Cambridge
Trains from Liverpool to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 248 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 20:49 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Liverpool to Cambridge trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool and Cambridge from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
West Midlands Trains
Trains from Liverpool to Cambridge
During the daytime, there are two train routes per hour that connect the city of Liverpool to Cambridge. In the evenings, this is reduced to one service an hour. The earliest train of the day leaves Liverpool Lime Street Station just before 5:30 a.m. and the latest departs at about 11:20 p.m. The route involves a couple of changes as trains from Liverpool, operated by Virgin, go into London Euston, and the journey onto Cambridge, operated by Great Northern, leaves from London Kings Cross Station. The total travel time is approximately four hours altogether.
FAQs: Liverpool to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Cambridge by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Cambridge
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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