There are 12 ways to get from Cambridge to Mâcon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Macon Villetrain Ter
7h 41m€255–430Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Chalon-sur-Saônebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Théâtrebus 714
19h 42m€71–120Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mâconcar
8h 55m€269–343Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
7h 2m€79–237Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Macon Villetrain Ter
8h 29m€306–480Train #2
- Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Macon Villetrain Ter
9h 32m€264–420Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Mâconcar
10h 22m€165–300Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
7h 43m€157–380Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
7h 34m€130–284Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
10h€167–412Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
9h 25m€99–309Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
9h 57m€150–336
Cambridge to Mâcon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Mâcon is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 19h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Mâcon is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs €75 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Théâtre via London Victoria, Paris and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Macon Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Cambridge and Mâcon is 955 km.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Mâcon without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 41m and costs €250 - €430.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Cambridge to Mâcon, including transfers.
Cambridge to Mâcon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Mâcon train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Mâcon is to train via London which takes 7h 41m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 19h 42m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Mâcon, France?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Macon Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Théâtre via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, and Gare Routière in around 19h 42m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Cambridge to Mâcon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Mâcon is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 3:21 PM in Cambridge and 4:21 PM in Mâcon.
Cambridge to Mâcon train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Cambridge to Mâcon train tickets online with Omio.
There are 793+ hotels available in Mâcon.













