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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Plympton is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Plympton is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Plympton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Plympton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at St Marys Court via London Heathrow Airport and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Plympton?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Plympton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Plymouth via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Plympton?

The distance between Cambridge and Plympton is 289 miles. The road distance is 261.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Plympton without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 30m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cambridge to Plympton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Plympton bus from?

Cambridge to Plympton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Plympton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Plympton?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Plympton is to train via London which takes 5h 30m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Cambridge to Plympton bus arrive?

Cambridge to Plympton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cambridge to Plympton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Plympton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Plympton is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Cambridge to Plympton.

Where can I stay near Plympton?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Plympton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Plympton by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 30m
£126–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49
9h 9m
£35–55
Drive 260.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Plymptoncar 260.2 mi
4h 31m
£65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 53m
£132–212
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
9h 15m
£44–73

Cambridge to Plympton by train, subway, foot, and bus

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Distance: 287.5 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to St Marys Court via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to St Marys Court via London Heathrow Airport, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 9m.

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