There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Cambridge by train 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 26m£87–164Drive 171.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Cambridgecar 171.5 mi
3h£43–62Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
5h 29m£80–154Train via Kings Statue #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
5h 48m£83–153
Dorset to Cambridge by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cambridge is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.
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 26m.
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 26m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Dorset to Cambridge, including transfers.
Dorset to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) 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.
There are 911+ hotels available in Cambridge.
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 26m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Thameslink
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