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How to get fromLondon to Cambridgeby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Cambridge by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly London International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YXU - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    13h 30m
    £441–1,622

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane YYZ - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    13h 17m
    £255–660

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YYZ - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    13h 4m
    £276–740

  4. Shuttle to Detroit, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DTW - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    14h 59m
    £425–938

  5. Fly London International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane YXU - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    15h 48m
    £380–1,392

London International Airport (YXU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,711.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 30m

What companies run services between London, ON, Canada and Cambridge, England?

There is no direct connection from London to Cambridge. However, you can take the line 36 bus to London Airport - #2179, walk to London International Airport (YXU) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Cambridge. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Cambridge.

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