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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge Station to Southampton is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 5m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge Station and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge Station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge Station and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge Station 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 47m.

How far is it from Cambridge Station to Southampton?

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

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

The best way to get from Cambridge Station to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Cambridge Station to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge Station to Southampton bus from?

Cambridge Station to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge Station to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge Station to Southampton?

The best way to get from Cambridge Station to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Cambridge Station to Southampton bus arrive?

Cambridge Station to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge Station to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge Station to Southampton?

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge Station to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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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 Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 47m
£58–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
5h 5m
£28–68
Drive 129.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge Station to Southamptoncar 129.5 mi
2h 18m
£32–46
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 Southampton Centraltrain
3h 37m
£55–121
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 7m
£82–154

Cambridge Station to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 137.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Cambridge Station, 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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cambridge Station to Coach Station via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 5m.

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