There are 5 ways to get from Salisbury to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h£63–150Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salisbury to Cambridgecar 134.8 mi
2h 26m£33–48Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
6h 5m£34–83Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
3h 20m£65–146Bus
- Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk990
7h 24m
Salisbury to Cambridge by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Cambridge is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Blue Boar Row and arriving at Parkside via Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Cambridge via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Salisbury and Cambridge is 142 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 3h and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Salisbury to Cambridge, including transfers.
Salisbury to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meeting House Lane station.
Salisbury to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 3h and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Salisbury, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Salisbury to Cambridge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to Parkside via Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- 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 London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- salisburyreds.co.uk
Bus from New Canal to Station Road Top
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Salisbury to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Salisbury to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Cambridge is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Salisbury to Cambridge.
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