What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to South Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to South Downs is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to South Downs?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to South Downs is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and South Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to South Downs. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Petersfield via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Cambridge to South Downs?

The distance between Cambridge and South Downs is 116 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to South Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to South Downs without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to South Downs?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Cambridge to South Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to South Downs train from?

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

Where does the Cambridge to South Downs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to South Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to South Downs is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cambridge to South Downs.

Where can I stay near South Downs?

There are 3073+ hotels available in South Downs.

Cambridge to South Downs - 4 ways to travel via train, car, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to South Downs by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Petersfieldtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 12m
£52–124
Drive 116.8 mi
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1. Drive from Cambridge to South Downscar 116.8 mi
2h 12m
£29–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Hale Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Petersfieldtrain
4h 2m
£49–104
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Havanttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth Country Parkbus 37
5h 34m
£73–145

Cambridge to South Downs by train, foot, subway, and bus

179Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and South Downs, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Greenway Lane via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Petersfield, and Station in around 3h 12m.

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