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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Ilam is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Ilam is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Ilam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Ilam station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Ilam?

The distance between Cambridge and Ilam is 146 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Ilam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cambridge to Ilam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Ilam bus from?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Ilam bus arrive?

Cambridge to Ilam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Ilam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Ilam is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Cambridge to Ilam.

Where can I stay near Ilam?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Ilam.

Cambridge to Ilam - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and line 31 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Ilam by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
3. Take the taxi from Derby to Ilamtaxi
3h 16m
£107–151
Drive 115.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Ilamcar 115.6 mi
2h 34m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
4h 15m
£34–74
Train, line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
5h 59m
£74–117

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Distance: 145.4 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside to Ilam via St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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