What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Big Ben is to rideshare which costs £4 - £11 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Big Ben is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Big Ben?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Big Ben station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Waterloo Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Big Ben?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Big Ben station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Westminster station via Blackfriars station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Big Ben?

The distance between Cambridge and Big Ben is 61 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Big Ben without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Big Ben?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Cambridge to Big Ben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Big Ben bus from?

Cambridge to Big Ben bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Big Ben train from?

Cambridge to Big Ben train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Big Ben?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Big Ben is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Cambridge to Big Ben bus arrive?

Cambridge to Big Ben bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Big Ben train arrive?

Cambridge to Big Ben train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Big Ben?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Big Ben is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Cambridge to Big Ben.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21940+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Can I share a ride from Cambridge to Big Ben?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cambridge and Big Ben. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cambridge to Big Ben - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Big Ben by train, bus, rideshare, subway, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Blackfriarstrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 24m
£32–66
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cambridge to Londonrideshare 58 mi
1h 48m
£4–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
2h 52m
£12–31
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Cambridge North to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Westminster stationsubway Circle
1h 31m
£33–80
Train via London Liverpool Street
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 44m
£30–59
Drive 58.4 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Big Bencar 58.4 mi
1h 19m
£15–21

Cambridge to Big Ben by train, subway, and foot

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Cambridge to London Blackfriars hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Big Ben via Coach Station and Waterloo Station in around 2h 52m.

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