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How to get fromNorthampton to Cambridgeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    2h 19m
    £48–120

  2. Bus via Bedford

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
    3h 34m
    £10–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 786
    3h 30m
    £14–35

  4. Drive 54.5 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Cambridgecar car 54.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £14–20

  5. Bus via Bedford #2

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Theatre Districtbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Theatre District to Bus Stationbus bus C10 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
    4h 48m
    £10–11

Northampton to Cambridge by train and foot

Calendar283Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Cambridge via London Euston and King's Cross in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Parkside via Airport Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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