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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Gloucester is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Transport Hub via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Gloucester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Gloucester?

The distance between Cambridge and Gloucester is 173 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Gloucester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cambridge to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Gloucester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Gloucester train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Gloucester is to train via London which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Cambridge to Gloucester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Gloucester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Gloucester is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cambridge to Gloucester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Gloucester?

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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 Paddington to Gloucestertrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 39m
£71–147
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gloucesterbus Uk044
6h 5m
£19–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
5h 48m
£35–88
Drive 118 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Gloucestercar 118 mi
2h 31m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 14m
£96–135

Cambridge to Gloucester by train and subway

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Gloucester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Transport Hub via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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