- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 23 Oct
£62
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£90
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
3 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
3 h 57 m
Trains on 23 Oct
18
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 £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
To travel from Liverpool to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+
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C16920+
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
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Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park
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W45428+
Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
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C93376+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross
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G27008+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross
W34085+
W45425+
Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park
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Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+
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C16920+
W34089+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
G27007Trains from Liverpool to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 248 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 20:49 |
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The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W33955+ W45428+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 8:07 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h02 | 12:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W33955+ W45428+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 8:07 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h58 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W34089+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ G27007+ C16920 | 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h59 | 12:09 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W34089+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C16920+ G27007 | 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h03 | 12:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3 changes | |
C24895+ G00808+ G07977 | 8:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h40 | 13:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
G00812+ C16923 · C17837 | 8:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h30 | 14:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W34170+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C93376 | 8:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h56 | 12:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C04350+ P66849 | 8:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h48 | 13:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
W84790+ G07977+ G00808 | 8:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h09 | 13:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W34085+ W45425+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 9:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 13:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W34085+ W45425+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 9:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 13:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W34249+ C16925+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ G76998 | 9:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 13:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3 changes | |
W34119+ G27008+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 9:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h56 | 13:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C04354+ P66855 | 9:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h48 | 14:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
W84795+ G00812+ G07981 | 9:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h09 | 14:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W34182+ ME127100+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ G77014 | 10:00 Moorfields (MRF) | 4h39 | 14:39 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W34234+ W45434+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 10:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 14:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
G15862+ G00814+ G07989 | 10:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 15:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
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Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cambridge are London, Ely, Norwich, Peterborough and Bury Saint Edmunds. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cambridge on Omio.

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 46m.

Ely is a small Cambridgeshire cathedral city known for Ely Cathedral and its setting above the fens. The compact centre and riverside on the Great Ouse give it a calm historic character.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 11m.

Norwich is known for its Norman cathedral, medieval lanes and strong independent character. Its historic market, literary links and mix of old churches and creative spaces give it a lively but relaxed feel.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 3m.

Peterborough is known for its magnificent Norman cathedral, Roman heritage and broad modern city centre. It balances historic character with a practical, multicultural feel, while Ferry Meadows and the nearby Fens bring welcome open space.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 43m.

Bury Saint Edmunds is a historic Suffolk market town known for its abbey ruins, cathedral and Georgian centre. It has a compact feel, with Abbey Gardens, independent shops and a long brewing heritage giving it character.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 37m.
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.
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.

Most Liverpool to Cambridge trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is 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. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: 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.
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: 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.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: 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.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: 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.
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