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Compare train and coach for Blackburn to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 245 km
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4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Cambridge from Blackburn by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Blackburn to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Blackburn to Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackburn to Cambridge.

There are 2 ways to get from Blackburn to Cambridge: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Cambridge from Blackburn is by taking a coach, which costs on average £17.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Blackburn to Cambridge:
A coach is £50 less than a train with an average ticket price of £67 from Blackburn to Cambridge.
The fastest way to get to Cambridge from Blackburn is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 4 min.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Getting to Cambridge by coach takes 7 h 45 min on average.
The Blackburn to Cambridge distance is approximately 151 miles.
The average frequency per day from Blackburn to Cambridge is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Blackburn to Cambridge as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Blackburn to Cambridge:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Blackburn to Cambridge:
- You can travel by coach from Blackburn to Cambridge with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Blackburn to Cambridge tickets for £17 on Omio.
- You can travel between Blackburn and Cambridge by train with Northern Rail (3) or LNER. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £67 with LNER from Blackburn to Cambridge.
Yes, there are direct services available from Blackburn to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cambridge as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Blackburn to Cambridge.
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