What is the cheapest way to get from London to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from London to Cambridge is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from London to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Ryalls Lane via Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between London and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from London to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Cam & Dursley via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from London to Cambridge?

The distance between London and Cambridge is 132 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.

How do I travel from London to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from London to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from London to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from London to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Cambridge bus from?

London to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Cambridge train from?

London to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Cambridge?

The best way to get from London to Cambridge is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the London to Cambridge bus arrive?

London to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.

Where does the London to Cambridge train arrive?

London to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from London to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cambridge is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from London to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Cambridge?

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1597+ hotels available in Cambridge.

London to Cambridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 65 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cam & Dursleytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Worcester Shrub Hill / ...
2h 31m
£60–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
5h 1m
£25–59
Drive 111.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Cambridgecar 111.5 mi
2h 14m
£27–39
Train, line 65 bus
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Ryalls Lanebus 65 / ...
3h 10m
£54–98

London to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between London, England and Cambridge, Gloucestershire, England?

You can take a train from London Paddington to Cam & Dursley via Bristol Parkway in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Transport Hub hourly. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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