What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to King Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to King Cross is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to King Cross?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to King Cross is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and King Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at King Cross via St Margaret's Bus Station, Asda, Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and King Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Halifax via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Cambridge to King Cross?

The distance between Cambridge and King Cross is 172 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to King Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to King Cross without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to King Cross?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Cambridge to King Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to King Cross bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to King Cross train from?

Cambridge to King Cross train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to King Cross?

The best way to get from Cambridge to King Cross is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 508 bus, which costs and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Cambridge to King Cross bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to King Cross train arrive?

Cambridge to King Cross train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to King Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to King Cross is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cambridge to King Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to King Cross?

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Where can I stay near King Cross?

There are 2605+ hotels available in King Cross.

Cambridge to King Cross - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 508 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to King Cross by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 28m
£66–102
Drive 159.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to King Crosscar 159.3 mi
2h 46m
£39–57
Bus, line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Asda to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus 508
6h 30m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Halifaxtrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Interchange
4h 51m

Cambridge to King Cross by train

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and King Cross, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Halifax via Peterborough and Leeds in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to King Cross via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, Leeds City Bus Station, and Halifax Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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