There are 5 ways to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge by train, rideshare, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 42m£57–135Drive 125.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridgecar 125.6 mi
2h 12m£31–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Southampton-SOU to Cambridge125.6 mi
2h 12mTrain
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
3h 2m£62–132Train via Reading
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain
3h 58m£78–142
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Southampton Airport Parkway and arriving at Cambridge via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Cambridge is 134 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 42m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge, including transfers.
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Airport Parkway station.
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cambridge.
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What companies run services between Southampton Airport (SOU), England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Cambridge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Southampton-SOU to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Cambridge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.