There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via London Kings Cross
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
1h 17m£30–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paddington Station to Coach Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3h 17m£13–33Drive 58.2 mi
- Drive from Paddington to Cambridgecar 58.2 mi
1h 18m£15–21Train
- Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
1h 45m£32–65Train #2
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
2h 3m£31–65
Paddington to Cambridge by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Cambridge is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Paddington to Cambridge is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 1h 17m and costs £29 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Parkside via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Paddington and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Paddington and Cambridge is 59 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paddington to Cambridge without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 1h 17m and costs £29 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Paddington to Cambridge, including transfers.
Paddington to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Paddington Station.
Paddington to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Paddington to Cambridge is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 1h 17m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Paddington, England and Cambridge, England?
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Cambridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 49 min. Thameslink also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Parkside via Coach Station in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Paddington Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Paddington to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Paddington to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cambridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Cambridge is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Paddington to Cambridge.
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