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How to get fromCambridge to Essexby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    1h 42m
    £16–28

  2. Drive 37.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cambridge to Essexcar car 37.2 mi
    59 min
    £9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain train Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    3h 10m
    £47–88

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Essextaxi taxi 37.2 mi
    59 min
    £75–95

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    2h 3m
    £10–20

Cambridge to Essex by train and bus

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to White Notley via London Liverpool Street in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange in around 2h 3m.

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