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

The cheapest way to get from London to Houghton is to bus which costs £9 - £19 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Houghton is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between London and Houghton?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Houghton. However, there are services departing from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop and arriving at St Ives Road via Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from London to Houghton?

The distance between London and Houghton is 91 miles. The road distance is 70.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Houghton without a car is to train and bus via Cambridge North which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from London to Houghton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Houghton bus from?

London to Houghton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop station.

Where does the London to Houghton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Houghton?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Houghton is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from London to Houghton.

Where can I stay near Houghton?

There are 787+ hotels available in Houghton.

London to Houghton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Houghton by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Cambridge North
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to St Ives Roadbus B
2h 22m
£29–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk066
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Ives Roadbus B
4h 20m
£9–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Huntingdontrain London Kings Cross - Peterborough
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Ives Roadbus B
2h 24m
£29–63
Drive 69.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Houghtoncar 69.9 mi
1h 35m
£17–25
Train, bus via London Liverpool Street
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge Northtrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
2. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to St Ives Roadbus B
3h 1m
£30–53

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between London, England and Houghton, Cambridgeshire, England?

You can take a train from London Liverpool Street to St Ives Road via Stratford (London), London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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