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 £12 - £22 and takes 3h 41m.

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 £14 - £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, Railway Station and The George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Alresford (Essex) via Stowmarket and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

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 40m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m 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 do I catch the Cambridge to Brightlingsea train from?

Cambridge to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Brightlingsea?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brightlingsea is to bus and line 87 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Cambridge to Brightlingsea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Brightlingsea train arrive?

Cambridge to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stowmarket 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 914+ 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 Colchestertrain Cambridge - Colchester
2. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus 87
2h 40m
£37–56
Bus, line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
3. Take the bus from The George to Victoria Placebus 87
3h 41m
£13–22
Drive 57.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Brightlingseacar 57.2 mi
1h 25m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
3h 4m
£39–64

Cambridge to Brightlingsea by train and bus

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.1 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside to Victoria Place via Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Bateman Road via Stowmarket, Colchester, Alresford (Essex), and The Pointer in around 3h 4m.

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