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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Porton Down by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain train London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
    4h 36m
    £64–155

  2. Drive 129.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cambridge to Porton Downcar car 129.8 mi
    2h 18m
    £32–46

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus 035
    7h
    £36–83

  4. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Salisburytrain train
    5h 59m
    £84–171

  5. Train via Portsmouth

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain train
    7h 3m
    £98–198

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Regent Circus Swindonbus bus Uk990
    2. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus bus X2 / ...
    8h 11m

Cambridge to Porton Down by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Porton Down, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Firs Road Top via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SB, Blue Boar Row, and Endless Street in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Firs Road Top via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Endless Street in around 7h.

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