What is the best way to travel from Birkenhead to Cambridge?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Cambridge from Birkenhead. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cambridge from Birkenhead?
You can reach Cambridge with just £25 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CambridgeParkside0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:50:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CambridgeParkside0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:50:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Merseyrail4h 42m005:59BirkenheadCentral Station10:41CambridgeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:59:00 to Central Station, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 10:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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Merseyrail5h 44m005:59BirkenheadCentral Station11:43CambridgeNorth Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:59:00 to North Station, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 11:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 44m
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Merseyrail4h 31m005:59BirkenheadCentral Station10:30CambridgeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:59:00 to Central Station, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 31m
Cheapest Trains Friday
What are the fastest trips from Birkenhead to Cambridge?
You can get to Cambridge from Birkenhead in just 4h 31m with a Train from Merseyrail. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CambridgeParkside0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:50:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CambridgeParkside0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:50:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Merseyrail4h 31m005:59BirkenheadCentral Station10:30CambridgeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:59:00 to Central Station, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 31m
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Merseyrail4h 42m005:59BirkenheadCentral Station10:41CambridgeCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:59:00 to Central Station, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 10:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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Merseyrail5h 44m005:59BirkenheadCentral Station11:43CambridgeNorth Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:59:00 to North Station, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 11:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 44m
Fastest Trains Friday
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Bus from Birkenhead to Cambridge
What are the most popular stations in Birkenhead and Cambridge?
In Birkenhead, you will usually depart from Europa Boulevard, 12 Quays Ferry Terminal or Eastham New Chester Rd, while in Cambridge you will be arriving at Jesus College, Drummer Street or Gazeley Road Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cambridge from Birkenhead? With 1 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birkenhead and Cambridge, you can pay as low as £25 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Merseyrail: you will get to Cambridge in just 4h 31m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birkenhead and Cambridge are Merseyrail and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Birkenhead and Cambridge is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Liverpool or to Trumpington, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Cambridge Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Birkenhead to Cambridge?
The most popular companies between Birkenhead and Cambridge, are Merseyrail and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Merseyrail
All you need to know when you travel from Birkenhead to Cambridge
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birkenhead to Cambridge. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Birkenhead to Cambridge
How can I reach Cambridge from Birkenhead?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Cambridge from Birkenhead.
How far is Cambridge from Birkenhead?
The distance between Birkenhead and Cambridge is 249.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birkenhead and Cambridge?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 42 kgs, and a flight 61 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birkenhead to Cambridge?
You can get to Cambridge with just £25 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Cambridge?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cambridge in just 4h 31m with a Train from Merseyrail.
More routes to Birkenhead and to Cambridge
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