What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea is to bus and line 87 bus which costs £11 - £22 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Victoria Place via Coach Station, Bus Interchange and The George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Brightlingsea?

The distance between Cambridge and Brightlingsea is 86 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Brightlingsea without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea without a car is to train and line 87 bus which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brightlingsea bus from?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Brightlingsea bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Brightlingsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Brightlingsea is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Cambridge to Brightlingsea.

Where can I stay near Brightlingsea?

There are 963+ hotels available in Brightlingsea.

Cambridge to Brightlingsea - 4 ways to travel via train, line 87 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 87 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus 87
2h 56m
£37–67
Bus, line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3. Take the bus from The George to Victoria Placebus 87
3h 37m
£11–22
Drive 57.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Brightlingseacar 57.2 mi
1h 25m
£14–21
Train, bus, line 87 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Groves Closebus 93 / ...
3. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus 87
4h

Cambridge to Brightlingsea by train and bus

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.1 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside to Victoria Place via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and The George in around 3h 37m.

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