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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    2h 56m
    £82–174

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk950 / ...
    5h 20m
    £20–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    5h 10m
    £36–87

  4. Drive 148.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Cambridgecar car 148.8 mi
    2h 55m
    £37–53

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    5h 40m
    £58–175

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridgetrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
    4h 37m
    £120–180

Bristol to Cambridge by train and subway

Calendar221Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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