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How to get fromCambridge to Rydeby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cambridge to Ryde by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4h 49m
    £96–177

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 14m
    £43–70

  3. Train, line 344 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 344
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5h 58m
    £80–158

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  • Distance: 151.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Ryde. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea, walk to Civic Offices, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, then take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Ryde Hoverport via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Georges Square, Gunwharf Quays, Hovertravel Stop, and Southsea Hoverport in around 6h 14m.

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