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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Gillingham is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Gillingham is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Railway Station Stop SA via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Gillingham?

The distance between Cambridge and Gillingham is 164 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Gillingham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cambridge to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Gillingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Gillingham train from?

Cambridge to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Gillingham is to train via London which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Cambridge to Gillingham bus arrive?

Cambridge to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Gillingham train arrive?

Cambridge to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Gillingham is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cambridge to Gillingham.

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

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Cambridge to Gillingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 47m
£67–166
Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Gillinghamcar 160.4 mi
2h 50m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
6h 47m
£43–102
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 1m
£72–162
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Hale Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4h 38m
£65–146

Cambridge to Gillingham by train and bus

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Distance: 163.3 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Gillingham, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Gillingham (Dorset) via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Gillingham (Dorset) via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, and Salisbury in around 6h 47m.

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