What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Cambridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Cambridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Cambridge is 87 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge?

The train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Cambridge bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Cambridge train from?

Gatwick Airport to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Cambridge bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Cambridge train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Cambridge is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge?

Book your Gatwick Airport to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Gatwick Airport to Cambridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
1h 53m
£45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk066
3h 5m
£10–17
Drive 96.4 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgecar 96.4 mi
1h 40m
£24–34
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
4h 15m
£24–58

Gatwick Airport to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 87 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Cambridge, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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