What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via London Victoria, Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal and Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The distance between Cambridge and Alphen aan den Rijn is 638 km.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 19m and costs €180 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn bus from?

Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn train from?

Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 19m and costs €180 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn bus arrive?

Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Alphen aan den Rijn?

Alphen aan den Rijn is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 3:49 PM in Cambridge and 4:49 PM in Alphen aan den Rijn.

Where does the Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn train arrive?

Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn?

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Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn - 13 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 19m
€185–356
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 37m
€68–249
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Harwich Internationaltrain Cambridge - Harwich International
2. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
13h 8m
€97–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
15h 22m
€69–125
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alphen aan den Rijncar
6h 11m
€223–267
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
6h 35m
€189–349
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Alphen aan den Rijncar
7h 19m
€98–189
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
4h 28m
€187–634
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 6m
€69–197
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Goudatrain
4. Take the train from Gouda to Alphen a/d Rijntrain
4h 59m
€152–426
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 10m
€85–273
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
5h 14m
€142–460
Fly London Stansted Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Goudatrain
3. Take the train from Gouda to Alphen a/d Rijntrain
5h
€220–489

Cambridge to Alphen aan den Rijn by train

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Distance: 638.4 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Alphen a/d Rijn via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, Leiden, Leiden Centraal, and Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal in around 15h 22m.

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