First train | 04:15 | |
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Last train | 20:00 | |
Departure station | Cambridge | |
Arrival station | Blackrod | |
Journey time | From 5h 11m | |
Distance | 148 miles (239 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Looking to travel from Cambridge to Blackrod by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 58 minutes to travel from Cambridge to Blackrod by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 11 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 148 miles (239 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Blackrod, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Blackrod. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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The fastest journey time by train from Cambridge to Blackrod is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Cambridge to Blackrod. Travelling from Cambridge to Blackrod by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Cambridge to Blackrod leaves at 04:15. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cambridge to Blackrod leaves at 20:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cambridge to Blackrod cover a distance of around 148 miles (239 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Blackrod to Cambridge.
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