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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Liverpool
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€116
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€155
Fastest journey on Oct 10
4 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
5 h 4 m
Trains on Oct 10
5
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Liverpool will cost around €155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €116.
It's difficult to get from Cambridge to Liverpool without transferring at least 2 times.
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W457199:51 AM5h13Cambridge station (CBG)3:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1251One-way2 transfers - W33756+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W457308:51 AM5h13Cambridge station (CBG)2:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1251One-way2 transfers
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C244099:51 AM5h08Cambridge station (CBG)2:59 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1361One-way2 transfers- W33738+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+C17969+W457308:51 AM4h51Cambridge station (CBG)1:42 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€2731One-way3 transfers
- W33738+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+C17969+W457308:51 AM4h51Cambridge station (CBG)1:42 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€2731One-way3 transfers
- W33773+C93353+C17980+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston9:46 AM4h56Cambridge South2:42 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1161One-way3 transfers
- C02073+W45719+C244099:51 AM5h08Cambridge station (CBG)2:59 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1361One-way2 transfers
- W33778+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W457199:51 AM5h13Cambridge station (CBG)3:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1251One-way2 transfers
- W33756+Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W457308:51 AM5h13Cambridge station (CBG)2:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1251One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cambridge to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 248 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Live departures
Cambridge to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Liverpool trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C21812+G80171+W84667+ P76233 | On time 7:26 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 4h34 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W33912+C24952+C93331 | On time 7:45 AM Cambridge South | 4h14 | 11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33912+C24952+P66666 | On time 7:48 AM Cambridge South | 4h11 | 11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W34237+C82681 | On time 7:59 AM Cambridge South | 4h05 | 12:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
 G00956+C17774 | On time 8:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h42 | 12:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W33916+W45408 | On time 8:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h02 | 12:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W34199+C17774+W45408 | On time 8:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h21 | 12:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+W34199+W45408+ C07963 | 8:25 AM Cambridge South | 4h29 | 12:54 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 3 transfers | |
| C21590+P76828 | Delayed 7:53 AM 8:25 AMCambridge North (CMB) | 5h04 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W34033+C24954+ G38520 | On time 8:45 AM Cambridge South | 4h14 | 12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
| G00959+C17780 | On time 9:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h42 | 1:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W34264+C93347 | On time 9:01 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 4h03 | 1:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W34256+C17780+C93347 | On time 9:01 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 4h41 | 1:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Cambridge to Liverpool
There are no direct trains from Cambridge to Liverpool and most journeys require at least two changes. Trains begin very early in the morning with a Great Northern departure to Finsbury Park, connecting via London Underground with Virgin trains services from Euston to Liverpool. Alternative routes include CrossCountry Trains departures to Nuneaton, connecting to Virgin trains services to Crewe and Liverpool. The last departure from Cambridge is in mid evening. The fastest journey times are just under 4 hours. Sunday services are less frequent and the first train leaves a little later than weekday departures. Trains depart from Cambridge Station, situated south of the city centre, arriving at the central Liverpool Lime Street Station.
FAQs: Trains from Cambridge to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cambridge to Liverpool
Most Cambridge to Liverpool trains use the Cambridge to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Waterloo (Merseyside). Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cambridge station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
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.
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 Waterloo (Merseyside) from Liverpool city centre
Waterloo (Merseyside) is 7 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Waterloo (Merseyside) train station facilities and services
Waterloo (Merseyside) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Waterloo (Merseyside). 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 Waterloo (Merseyside): Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Waterloo (Merseyside): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Waterloo (Merseyside): 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”, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, 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.
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