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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Heathrow is to bus which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Heathrow is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Heathrow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parkside and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Heathrow?

The distance between Cambridge and Heathrow is 74 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Heathrow without a car is to train and subway via King's Cross St. Pancras station which takes 1h 51m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Cambridge to Heathrow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Heathrow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Heathrow train from?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Heathrow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Heathrow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Heathrow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Heathrow is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Cambridge to Heathrow.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heathrow?

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Cambridge to Heathrow - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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

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Train, subway via King's Cross St. Pancras station
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 51m
£44–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2h 30m
£10–40
Drive 69.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Heathrowcar 69.7 mi
1h 17m
£17–25
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Finsbury Parktrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the subway from Finsbury Park station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
2h 8m
£47–130

Cambridge to Heathrow by train and subway

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

National Express operates a bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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