There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 25m£91–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
7h 50m£38–88Drive 171.5 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Cambridgecar 171.5 mi
3h£42–61Train via Poole
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
5h 23m£75–185Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
5h 49m£90–200
Dorset to Cambridge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cambridge is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Parkside via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Cambridge via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Dorset and Cambridge is 195 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £90 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Dorset to Cambridge, including transfers.
Dorset to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Cambridge is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Cambridge via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Parkside via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Dorset to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Dorset to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Cambridge is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Dorset to Cambridge.
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