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How to get fromCambridge Station to The Backsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetbytrain train
    4h 18m
    £52–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 151
    8h 8m
    £21–37

  3. Drive  119 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge Station to The Backscar car 119 mi
    2h 21m
    £30–44

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Barnetbytrain train
    5h 9m
    £52–88

  5. Train, line 103 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Dunstan Hillbus bus 103
    4. Take the bus from Dunstan Hill to Gallows Woodbus bus c4
    6h 16m

Cambridge Station to The Backs by train and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Cambridge Station, England and The Backs, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Gallows Wood via Peterborough, Doncaster, Barnetby, and Silver Street in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cambridge Station to Gallows Wood via Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Dunstan Hill in around 8h 8m.

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