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Museum of Liverpool
Major social history museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool's global trade, culture, sport and everyday life.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
12
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 $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Cambridge to Liverpool without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
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Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston
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Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston
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Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston
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Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London EustonOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. 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 bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Liverpool:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Liverpool costing on average $119 (€98).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around $119 (€98) compared to roughly $83 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.23 (€-29.85). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Liverpool trains for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C82672+ Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+ W34073+ W32911 | On time 5:59 AM Cambridge South | 4h04 | 10:03 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
C93317+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+ W34073 | On time 6:15 AM Cambridge South | 3h48 | 10:03 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
P66659+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ C01304+ C17810 | On time 6:18 AM Cambridge South | 4h24 | 10:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
P66659+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ W33983 | On time 6:18 AM Cambridge South | 4h05 | 10:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C82681+ W34237+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston | On time 7:59 AM Cambridge South | 4h05 | 12:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
P76828+ C21590 | On time 8:25 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 5h04 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W33916+ Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+ W45408 | Delayed 9:07 AM 8:25 AMCambridge South | 3h58 | 12:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W34199+ Tube from Finsbury Park to London Euston+ C17774+ W45408 | Delayed 9:02 AM 8:25 AMCambridge South | 4h17 | 12:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
G27004+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+ W34033+ G38520 | On time 8:31 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 4h28 | 12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C93335+ C21811 | On time 8:45 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h44 | 2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cambridge to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Around 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Not expected for counter service, but small tips are appreciated in bars and cafes.
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