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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Southampton is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Southampton?

The distance between Cambridge and Southampton is 138 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 56m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cambridge to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Southampton?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Southampton is to train via London which takes 2h 56m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Cambridge to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Southampton is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cambridge to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Southampton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Southampton 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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 56m
£57–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
4h 55m
£19–31
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Southamptoncar 129.6 mi
2h 18m
£32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Bridgetrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 24m
£64–104
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 26m
£76–131

Cambridge to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 137.2 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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