Travel Information between Carlisle and Cambridge
| 224 miles | |
| Train or coach | |
| £17 - £56 | |
| Coach • £17 • 11 h 30 min | |
| Train • £56 • 5 h 12 min | |
| Avanti West Coast |
Travel 224 miles by train or coach from Carlisle to Cambridge. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Carlisle to Cambridge.
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How to get to Cambridge from Carlisle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Cambridge is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Carlisle to Cambridge
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There are 2 travel options to Cambridge from Carlisle. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £17.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Cambridge:
Taking a coach costs £38 less than taking a train, which costs on average £56 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Cambridge from Carlisle is by train, which takes on average 5 h 12 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Cambridge by coach takes 11 h 30 min on average.
The distance between Carlisle and Cambridge is around 224 miles.
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Cambridge is:
- 1 coach a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Carlisle and 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 when travelling from Carlisle to Cambridge:
The following travel companies offer services from Carlisle to Cambridge:
- Travel with Avanti West Coast for trains to Cambridge. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Carlisle to Cambridge tickets on Omio for £143.
Yes, there are direct routes from Carlisle to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Cambridge tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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