There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Stroud by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 22m£73–148Drive 121.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cambridge to Stroudcar 121.1 mi
2h 38m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalksbus 401
5h 55m£34–84Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 43m£77–147Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 5m£102–145
Cambridge to Stroud by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Stroud is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Merrywalks via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cambridge and Stroud is 161 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Stroud without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cambridge to Stroud, including transfers.
Cambridge to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Stroud train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Stroud is to train via London which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Stroud, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Stroud (Glos) via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Merrywalks via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Cambridge to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cambridge to Stroud train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Stroud is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Cambridge to Stroud.
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