What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Houghton-Le-Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Houghton Le Spring via St Margaret's Bus Station, Asda and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Houghton-Le-Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Gateshead via Peterborough and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The distance between Cambridge and Houghton-Le-Spring is 251 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 27m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring bus from?

Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring train from?

Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring is to train via Central Station which takes 4h 27m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring bus arrive?

Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring train arrive?

Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring.

Where can I stay near Houghton-Le-Spring?

There are 2250+ hotels available in Houghton-Le-Spring.

Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Central Station
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 27m
£91–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Asda to Interchangebus Uk010
7h 44m
£36–73
Drive 219.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Springcar 219.7 mi
3h 41m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Houghton Le Springbus
5h 16m
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Seahamtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 31m
£75–114
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 42m
£82–245
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 28m
£79–251
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 11m
£141–343

Cambridge to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 249.3 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Houghton Le Spring via Peterborough, Newcastle, Central Station, Gateshead, and Interchange in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Houghton Le Spring via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, and Interchange in around 7h 44m.

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