There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Althorp by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 26m£52–123Bus via Bedford
cheapest- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
- Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
5h 26m£11–13Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus 786
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus 707
4h 28m£17–37Drive 57.7 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Althorpcar 57.7 mi
1h 11m£15–21Bus via Bedford #2
- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Theatre Districtbus C1 / ...
- Take the bus from Theatre District to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X6
5h 45m£13
Cambridge to Althorp by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Althorp is to bus via Bedford which costs £11 - £14 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Althorp is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at East Lodge via Airport Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Northampton via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Cambridge and Althorp is 130 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Althorp without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cambridge to Althorp, including transfers.
Cambridge to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Althorp train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Althorp is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Althorp, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to East Lodge via King's Cross, London Euston, Northampton, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to East Lodge via Airport Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Theatre District to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- [email protected]
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from Bus Station to Theatre District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.
Cambridge to Althorp train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Althorp is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cambridge to Althorp.
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