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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    3h 2m
    £58–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    4h 55m
    £29–70

  3. Drive 129.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Cambridgecar car 129.3 mi
    2h 24m
    £32–46

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
    3h 22m
    £61–137

  5. Train, line 35 bus

    1. Take the train from Barnham to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain train
    5h 33m
    £69–187

Portsmouth to Cambridge by train, subway, and foot

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cambridge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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