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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Crawley is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Crawley is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Town Centre East via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Crawley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cambridge and arriving at Three Bridges. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Crawley?

The distance between Cambridge and Crawley is 90 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £95.

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

The train from Cambridge to Three Bridges takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Crawley bus from?

Cambridge to Crawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Crawley train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Crawley?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Crawley is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Cambridge to Crawley bus arrive?

Cambridge to Crawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Cambridge to Crawley train arrive?

Cambridge to Crawley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Three Bridges station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Crawley is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Cambridge to Crawley.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Crawley?

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

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Cambridge to Crawley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 344 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Three Bridgestrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 58m
£45–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk066
3h 30m
£13–20
Drive 95.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Crawleycar 95.6 mi
1h 38m
£24–34
Train, line 344 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus 344
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain
3h 32m
£43–79

Cambridge to Crawley by train

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Cambridge to Three Bridges hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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