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What is the best way to travel from St Helens to Cambridge?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Cambridge from St Helens. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 55m
£15
£18
1
Train
4h 32m
£81
£161
5
Flight
3h 25m
£98
£118
2

What is the cheapest way to reach Cambridge from St Helens?

You can reach Cambridge with just £15 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £21
Sunday
Monday
from £98
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £194
Thursday
from £15
Friday

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    15:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:05
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • R Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    13:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £98
  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    18:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £139

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:58
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    10:30
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £195

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:58
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    10:30
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £194

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    15:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:45
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15

    • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    5h 11m
    0
    06:30
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    11:41
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £81
  • Northern
    4h 50m
    0
    06:21
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    11:11
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £96
  • Northern
    4h 47m
    0
    06:21
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    11:08
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £106
  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:58
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    10:30
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £228

What are the fastest trips from St Helens to Cambridge?

You can get to Cambridge from St Helens in just 3h 25m with a Flight from Ryanair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 6h 55m
Sunday
Monday
from 3h 25m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 4h 32m
Thursday
from 4h 32m
Friday

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    15:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:05
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    18:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £139
  • R Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    13:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £98

    • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:58
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    10:30
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £195

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:58
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    10:30
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £194

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:58
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    10:30
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £228
  • Northern
    4h 47m
    0
    06:21
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    11:08
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £106
  • Northern
    4h 50m
    0
    06:21
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    11:11
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £96
  • Northern
    5h 0m
    0
    06:30
    St Helens
    Rainhill Train Station
    11:30
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £228

    • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    15:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:45
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from St Helens to Cambridge

What are the most popular stations in St Helens and Cambridge?

In St Helens, you will usually depart from Rainhill Train Station, Hippodrome Bingo or Thatto Heath Train Station, 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 St Helens? With 2 connections between 1 Bus, Train and Flight 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 St Helens and Cambridge, you can pay as low as £15 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 Flight from Ryanair: you will get to Cambridge in just 3h 25m.

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 St Helens and Cambridge are Northern, FlixBus and R Airlines, 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 St Helens 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 Saint Helens 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 St Helens to Cambridge?

The most popular companies between St Helens and Cambridge, are Northern, FlixBus and R Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Northern

Airlines: R Airlines and Ryanair

All you need to know when you travel from St Helens to Cambridge

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from St Helens 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 St Helens to Cambridge

How can I reach Cambridge from St Helens?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Cambridge from St Helens.

How far is Cambridge from St Helens?

The distance between St Helens and Cambridge is 237.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between St Helens 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 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 40 kgs, and a flight 58 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from St Helens to Cambridge?

You can get to Cambridge with just £15 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens 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 3h 25m with a Flight from Ryanair.

More routes to St Helens and to Cambridge

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to St Helens and to Cambridge. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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