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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridgeshire to Southampton is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridgeshire to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridgeshire and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridgeshire to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Osborn Close and arriving at Coach Station via The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridgeshire and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridgeshire to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Cambridgeshire to Southampton?

The distance between Cambridgeshire and Southampton is 160 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridgeshire to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cambridgeshire to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridgeshire to Southampton bus from?

Cambridgeshire to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Cambridgeshire to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridgeshire to Southampton?

The best way to get from Cambridgeshire to Southampton is to train via London which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Cambridgeshire to Southampton bus arrive?

Cambridgeshire to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the Cambridgeshire to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridgeshire to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridgeshire to Southampton is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cambridgeshire to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Southampton.

Cambridgeshire to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridgeshire to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 50m
£65–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride to The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus A
2. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
6h 30m
£32–82
Drive 141.4 mi
1. Drive from Cambridgeshire to Southamptoncar 141.4 mi
2h 33m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
6h 4m
£90–182

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Linden End to Southampton Central via Tesco, Ely, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborn Close to Coach Station via The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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