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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
C933698:103h59Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:09Cambridge South£921One-way3 changes- W33412+
W45704+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park8:044h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:05Cambridge South£971One-way2 changes - W33692+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C16940+G7702712:123h57Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:09Cambridge South£971One-way3 changes
- W33692+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+C16940+
P7633912:124h32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:44Cambridge South£971One-way3 changes 
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G008098:194h44Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:03Cambridge station (CBG)£1141One-way2 changes
- W33621+C93375+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross8:433h56Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:39Cambridge South£2211One-way2 changes
- W33692+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C16940+G7702712:123h57Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:09Cambridge South£971One-way3 changes
- W33483+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+W4572712:083h57Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:05Cambridge South£1151One-way2 changes
- W33562+C16921+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C933698:103h59Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:09Cambridge South£921One-way3 changes
- W33621+C93375+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross8:434h00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:43Cambridge station (CBG)£1241One-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 £26. 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 £26, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 248 km
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Live departures
Liverpool to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W33412+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+W45704 | 8:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
| W33562+C16921+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C93369 | 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h59 | 12:09 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
| W84664+G00809+L01627 | 8:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h44 | 13:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
| W33621+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C93375 | 8:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h56 | 12:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
| W33621+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+C93375 | 8:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h00 | 12:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
| C04351+P01162 | 8:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h48 | 13:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
| W33483+W45727+Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park | 12:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 16:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
| W33483+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P76339 | 12:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h36 | 16:44 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
| W33692+C16940+Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+G77027 | 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 16:09 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
| W33692+C16940+P76339+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h32 | 16:44 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
| W84687+G00820+L01634+G77054 | 12:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h12 | 17:31 Cambridge North (CMB) | 3 changes | |
| W84687+L01634+G00820 | 12:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h44 | 17:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Cambridge
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Trains from Liverpool to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £26 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 £43 |
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 £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
Most Liverpool to Cambridge trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. 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.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street 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 and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Cambridge station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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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