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How to get fromCambridge to Cottinghamby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Cottingham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cottinghamtrain train
    3h 41m
    £50–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Hull Interchangebus bus 451 / ...
    6h 28m
    £28–51

  3. Drive  135.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Cottinghamcar car 135.7 mi
    2h 42m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Hulltrain train London Kings Cross - Hull
    4h 12m
    £62–93

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Cottinghamtrain train Sheffield - Scarborough / ...
    6h 26m
    £81–130

Cambridge to Cottingham by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Cottingham via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Cottingham King Street via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Hull Interchange in around 6h 28m.

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